These machines are not built very well, but there are many people who are satisfied with their Proform machine. If you do not plan to be serious user, than these machines will do fine. But for high intensity use and high goals, you should look for another brand.

Warranty is another big drawback to these Proform fitness equipment machines, since you will be covered for first 90 days only. If you do decide on an elliptical trainer from this brand you should certainly invest in the extended warranty. And it also happens that the company doesn't care about your problems with the elliptical once the warranty runs out, which is quite fast.

All models from Proform are made to look quite attractive, but that doesn't mean they are durable. You get a cooling fan and a 6 interesting workout programs with a Proform 800 elliptical trainer. You can also download additional exercise programs from the net. The handlebars move to work your upper body and the unit has a heart rate monitor.

Icon is the company that makes these elliptical trainers. Icon also makes ellipticals for several other companies. It's bad to hear that these elliptical trainers had problems when tested in the lab, even on the first use. One of these needed a whole new part to be installed while other needed a part replacement. And another problem is the noise, these trainers failed that test in the lab too.

Famous elliptical trainers from this brands are Proform 675, Proform 400 and Proform 900. A lot of peopl buy these and exercise on them at home, and this is just because these are very cheap units. Too many users complain about malfunctions that are impossible to fix and parts that break all the time. Reconsider your purchase of these three models: 400, 675 and 900. 

Test out the elliptical trainer you wish to purchase, you can do that in a local store and see is that model the best solution for you.

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