Schwinn 470 Elliptical Machine Review

An iconic American brand with a long history of innovation, Schwinn® continue to develop products for a healthy active lifestyle. The new Schwinn cardio line consists of a family of bikes and elliptical upright and recumbent. The product line has a function of the LCD display and monitoring objective Schwinn Dual Track ™ updated to set and keep track of time, distance and calories.

This workout metrics can be loaded via a USB stick with the website Schwinn Connect ™ for monitoring the progress weekly, monthly and annual. It 'also compatible with MyFitnessPal.

In addition, the USB port can be used the console for your smartphone, tablet or other media devices to recharge at work, so you do not have to be worry about your battery draining.

The Schwinn 470 elliptical has a ramp motorized ten degrees. It gives you an ergonomic, fat burning workout, with intuitive controls and customized programs to work with your specific fitness goals. And with the built-in heart rate monitor, you'll know when your heart rate in the fat burning zone, a more efficient exercise routine.

Designed with you in mind with easy to use features, ease of installation and a single console, is the redesigned Schwinn 470 with the same high standards that have made famous the name Schwinn.

Overview:

As you probably know, Schwinn is a strong company and the Schwinn 470 elliptical trainer is a great entry in its price range. The 470 elliptical is a quiet operation, smooth machine with some great features, you get in shape and help you keep track of your performance from workout to workout. Throw.

In computer-high end options like backlit dual display, heart rate measurement, the pre-programmed workouts, and the possibility of performance data by Schwinn Connect download, and you are looking for an excellent elliptical machine Read on for our full review on the Schwinn 470 Elliptical

Note: Normally, the Schwinn 470 retails for about $ 1299, but is currently on sale for about $ 799
Features: 13 different types of feedback to the user on two different screens, a USB connection, fit data using a flywheel quiet 29 programs to transmit start plug fans Training and speakes or download any type of media 25 different resistance levels for comfort to monitor your heart rate, make sure that the user is in their area of optimal heart rate ten-year warranty on the frame

The good

Schwinn 470 console is displayed with 470 is an excellent machine for its connectivity features and comfort. The footprints of the foot are large and comfortable.

Little touches like the fans, making it easier to run longer and more intense workouts. The 20-inch inseam is convenient for users of different heights.

The handles are strong and stable, and let the machine to monitor your heart rate.
In terms of connectivity the Schwinn 470 makes it easy to set goals and track performance. Users can create their own account MyFitnessPal you connect the machine if you have one, or otherwise SchwinnConnect. Both are great resources for the long-term orientation.

Upload and download data on the objectives and performance of all the USB interface. The ease of use of the data means that the car features full support for users who want to monitor their progress.

As for the actual usage goes, the 470 has other good properties. Users can change the incline or the resistance of the machine while it is in use, without interruption. Although it is not as smooth as the top model of elliptical machines offer the 470 a good racing experience. 13 different feedback features of the machine: Time, RPM, distance, pulse, speed, calories burned, resistance, profile, heart rate indicator, a display rate of graduation, a display intensity, a display and user feedback achievement objectives.

For the price, the 470 most of the features of a high-end elliptical at a fraction of the price. It is a car with a good value for a customer who wants a good car, but believes that spending more than two thousand dollars is out of their budget. With four different user profiles it makes them good for the family, and that fits well with the connectivity software and data. The heart rate monitor is a practical guide to know what is the best level of commitment and intensity to a workout, especially for users who are new to the elliptical workouts.

The Bad

Significant complaints about the Schwinn 470 include installation. The 470 is not completely assembled. You should spend about an hour's work to put them together. For their work Some users have reported that after installing the machine does not turn on.

Sometimes this was on the power cord out during installation or use, but in some cases this reflects a problem with the internal parts of the machine, and to set the necessary spare parts and further assembly.

Some users also considered that the shorter step length was not a good fit for them. Others, who were about six feet tall, I felt good with the stride. The length from 20 inches for models Schwinn fairly standard, even if the model has a 17.5 inch inside leg and another has an inner leg 15 inch.

The verdict

Schwinn 470 Pedal Close UpAlthough the 470 is the perfect machine, it is a good buy at the regular price of $ 1,299 and a bargain if there is.

The elliptical has a wide range of functions, which is perfect for a group of people sharing the same machine. The award-winning connectivity monitoring and objective. The programs are good to maintain a workout and for standardization to run.

The comfort of the 470 is a great advantage. Few machines have been built marketed in fans and speakers for an elliptic home users, as opposed to gyms.

In addition, if the customer has experienced no problems with the car during installation, warranty to cover the costs of such an event. In terms of value, which is a perfect cross trainer for the home user midplane 470 The wide range of functions is a great introduction to the possibilities of the objectives and performance monitoring in terms of comfort and 470 courses are ideal for customers the new cross trainer.

Console

-SchwinnDualTrack Two windows LCD ™ system allows you to monitor up to 13 different display issue
-SchwinnConnect ™ target tracking and exporting data you keep on your progress as you focus on your fitness goals
-USB connection and data exchange to SchwinnConnect ™ and / or myfitnesspal.com charging.
-29 Programs, 4 user settings and monitoring of destination are there to keep you motivated and keep challenged

Stride & platforms

-20 "Stride Path Precision ™
-10 ° ramp zone manual 6 positions
Common-large plates with damping

Internal data

-25 Levels eddy current resistance
-A High-speed, high inertia flywheel circumference Weighted keeps workouts smooth and quiet
Handlebar, speakers and fan
-ergonomically For comfortable use with heart rate programs place handlebar grip heart rate static
Handlebars corner cabinets, you can find a comfortable position of the hand
-Acoustic Horn speaker for great sound quality
-3 Speed fan to keep cool

Body & Chassis

Sold -Two integrated leveling and a central support frame for a training platform
- Transport wheels allow you to move from room to room
- Pipe cross oversized for greater stability