Horizon e5 Elliptical Review
Machine: Horizon e5 Elliptical Trainer
Overview: The Horizon e5 Elliptical Trainer finds a good balance between commercial and home features, landing at an equally balanced price point. The heavy 14.4lb flywheel and magnetic break provide a silent, smooth ride while adding stability to the overall design. The Horizon e5 features an 18” stride length, which is comfortable for most users. Its ergonomic design provides a comfortable workout so you can push the limits of your performance without pain or aches. It features a rear access design and low pedal height making stepping on and off easy and safe. Built with comfort in mind the Horizon e5 elliptical sets itself apart with a pivoting foot plate, which adjusts as you move to reduce strain on your ankles and knees. This feature is usually only found in high end elliptical machines, so it’ The Horizon e5 elliptical trainer feature a backlit LCD, built-in speakers and an MP3 player input. It also features a built-in fan to make sure you don’t overheat during extreme workouts.
Features
Price – $999
Stride Length – 18”
Challenging Programs – 14
Resistance Levels – 10
Upper Body – ??
Heart Rate Monitor – Contact Grips
Weight Capacity – 275lbs
Console Gadgets – Orange backlit LCD display, Speakers with MP3 player input
Convenience/Extras – Blower fan, smooth magnetic brake resistance, Pivoting foot plate for easy on and off and reducing ankle strain
Warranty – Lifetime frame, Lifetime brake, 1-year parts, 1-year labor
Lowest Price -
$999
Elliptical trainers are usually notorious for being difficult to assemble, but in a typical Horizon Fitness e5 Elliptical Trainer review from customers usually mention that assembly is pretty easy thanks to thorough instructions and marked bags containing parts. The 14.3 lb flywheel provides a fluid ride and adds to the overall stability of the machine. In fact the pro’s most frequently found in a Horizon Fitness e5 elliptical review are that it’s an incredibly smooth, quiet and reliable machine. It’s also got a decent amount of fitness challenges so your workout doesn’t get boring.
The hear rate monitor on the Horizon Fitness e5 elliptical isn’t extremely accurate, so it’s hard to know if your reaching your target heart rate during interval workouts. Some users report that the Horizon e5 elliptical squeaks, but those complaints seem to originate from faulty construction on the owners part. In fact, some customers claim that just using a different lubricant than the one included by Horizon is all it takes to solve squeaks.
While the Horizon Fitness e5 elliptical trainer doesn’t include an incline or a large amount of resistance levels it’s a decent elliptical with an adequate stride length, a fair amount of challenge programs and it is small enough to fit in any home. Some brands offer models in this price range with more features, but Horizon’s reputation for sturdy bases and the inclusion of lifetime frame and break warranties make the Horizon e5 a good buy.