Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer - Low-Impact Cardio Dream Machine

By Jennifer Testolini

Have you ever wanted to get a good workout while staying inside your house? Well now it is possible to stay warm on cold days and dry on wet days and still get exercise. Introducing the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer!

The Schwinn 430 makes use of wonderful technology that easily allows you to receive a low-impact cardiovascular workout that won't stress sensitive joints, especially the knees. It is designed to be space efficient and capable of benefitting people of all fitness levels.

Besides providing you with the ability to stay in the house for your workout, the Schwinn 430 makes use of lots of different luxuries to make exercise more convenient. There are eight different workout programs and levels of resistance, a heart rate monitor on the handlebars, three different feedback displays, a water bottle holder and even a magazine rack!

There are many different reasons to rave about the Schwinn 430. For one, it is not only smaller than a lot of exercise machines out there, but is also cheaper. It is also sturdy and sure to withstand many years of frequent use, with an exceptional forward and reverse option.

If in the past loud machines were a concern, worry no more! The ECB system of the Schwinn 430 enables you to not disturb a soul while you exercise. Whether someone is asleep or working in quiet, they will not be bothered by your workout.

On the other hand, there are a few complaints. For starters, it comes unassembled and can be a little difficult to fit together properly. Also, for a low-impact machine, while it is easy on your knees, the foot plates can be a bit rough on your feet.

Some may discover the display screen hard to read, normally at night time. And last of all, it has been reported that a squeaking sound can develop after a small length of use, but is not a big issue with a dab of lubricant every now and then. - 16004

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