- Low-impact elliptical trainer with electromagnetic resistance system
- Poly-V belt drive delivers whisper-quiet operation and 500 watts of resistance
- Six workout programs and 16 resistance levels; 18-inch stride length
- Pulse monitor built into handle grips; advanced LED display tracks progress
- Water bottle holder; measures 70 x 65 x 31 inches (W x H x D); 10-year frame warranty
Product Description
This elliptical unit utilizes a patented design which allows users to exercise with a smooth no-impact elliptical motion for a stride length of 18 inches. This elliptical unit provides a whisper quite operation, great for home exercise. The 6 preset workout programs with 16-levels of adjustment allow users to meet their individual workout goals. The advanced LED Display shows users their workout status including the display of user’s heart rate. There is also a convenient slot for holding water bottle.Amazon.com Product Description
Tired of brutalizing your knees on the treadmill? Turn to the Body Max XEL6700 Elliptical Rider, which delivers a full-body, low-impact workout regardless of the season. The trainer employs a patented electromagnetic resistance system with a Poly-V belt drive, helping ensure whisper-quiet operation and up to 500 watts of resistance–perfect for exercising while the kids are still asleep. The combination of six workout programs and 16 resistance levels, meanwhile, let you customize your workout based on your latest goals. And it’s a breeze to track your progress thanks to the advanced LED display, which shows your complete workout status, including elapsed time, distance, and heart rate.
Other details include a pulse monitor built into the handle grips for heart-rate-controlled workout programs (no chest strap needed), a water bottle holder, a micro-height adjustment dial, an 18-inch stride length, and rolling wheels for easy transport. The XEL6700 measures 70 by 65 by 31 inches (W x H x D) and carries the following warranties:
The XEL6700 features an LED display with elapsed time, distance, and heart rate. |
10 years on the frame, two years on the parts, and one year on the labor.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 70 by 65 by 31 inches (W x H x D)
- 6 workout programs
- 16 resistance levels
- LED display with elapsed time, distance, and heart rate
- Built-in pulse grips
- Water bottle holder
- Micro-height adjustment dial
- 18-inch stride length
- Rolling wheels for easy transport
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Frame – 10 years, parts – 2 years, labor – 1 year
About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.
Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.
Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won’t strain sensitive joints.
Mine arrived with instructions. It was pretty easy to assemble. It works well and doesn’t make a lot of noise, though it’s not silent. The stride length is not adjustable and neither are the handlebars, so if you’re very tall or very short then this one might not work for you.
The unit is really heavy, so you should probably have a mat or something underneath it. Make sure you can dedicate a space to it, because it’s not easy to move it around.
The power cord plugs into the front of the machine, which is a little awkward for my set-up. An extension cord solved the problem, but be aware that you may need one as the power cord that ships with it is rather short (about 1m).
Rating: 4 / 5
I also ordered this in January and it arrived with no instructions. I agree that it was fairly easy to assemble. I have had no luck in tracking down the manufacturer and obtaining instructions. Amazon provided me with contact information, but it’s an international phone call and is a bank. oops. Other than that, the product works just fine – if only I knew what I was doing!
Rating: 4 / 5
I purchased this trainer for $350 when it was a lighting deal. UPS dropped shipped the elliptical on my doorstep with no need for anyone to be home at the time of delivery (which is good because I work and am not able to be home). The box was quite large and weighed in the neighborhood of 130 pounds. The packaging was poor, but mine arrived with no visible damage. The elliptical was fairly easy to put together (some portions that are shown in the instructions are actually assembled at the factory). Overall it seems to be a fairly sturdy piece of equipment with a suggested maximum weight capacity of 250 pounds. Of course it’s not as smooth as some of the higher end models, but for the price it appears to be a good deal.
My only real complaint so far is that the Amazon description indicates a 10 year frame warranty while the instructions indicate a 3 year frame warranty.
Also, it seems that some of these are shipped without instructions. I have gone ahead and scanned the instructions I received and they can be found at [...]
Rating: 4 / 5
The elliptical seems great. We didn’t receive instruction manual either. I would think the company would want you to get the full benefit of their product; that is difficult without an instruction manual. If anyone has knowledge of the manufactor or contact info to request a manual, please share.
Kathy
Rating: 3 / 5