ProForm Elliptical Trainers – A Compromise of Price and Value

ProForm elliptical trainers are manufactured by Icon Health and Fitness, which is the largest retail fitness company in the industry. In addition to the ProForm brand, other brands by Icon include NordicTrack, Reebok, HealthRider, FreeMotion Fitness, Weider, iFit.com, Gold's Gym, Weslo, Image, Hidden Grove Furniture, and their extended warranty brand, UTS.

The price of ProForm elliptical trainers range between $300 to $1,000. In general, the quality of those ProForm elliptical trainers priced under $600 is somewhat questionable.

It is important to know that ProForm elliptical trainers are designed for the casual user, not the serious exercise enthusiast. Those who plan to workout every day or on a regular basis would be best to consider one of the better made brands of elliptical trainers. Most in the industry consider ProForm elliptical trainers to be light duty machines.

The makers of ProForm elliptical trainers are excellent marketers, and they are able to design inexpensive fitness equipment which has the look and feel of more expensive models. In addition, all Icon brands, including ProForm, offer lots of bells and whistles on their machines, including the innovative iFit technology, which offers an interactive program designed to control the workout and provide continuous challenges.

The warranty period on ProForm elliptical trainers is typically very short, much shorter in fact than many models priced in similar ranges. The standard warranty on the ProForm elliptical trainer provides for 90 days of service and 90 days of parts protection.

In addition to its shorter than average warranty, some owners of fitness products manufactured by Icon Health and Fitness have complained that service and support does not seem to be a priority with the company after the warranty is over. Those considering the purchase of any model of ProForm elliptical trainer would do well to consider purchasing an extended warranty as well.

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