Horizon E1200 Elliptical Trainer Review
Generally,
my Horizon elliptical reviews have not been all that favorable
for primarily two reasons. The machines I tested did not appear
to be that sturdy. The strides felt short and choppy, with the
motion more circular, than elliptical.
Recently, I tried out the Horizon E1200 elliptical trainer.
This is one of the higher priced models, at $1,500. When I got
on the machine I was prepared to be disappointed, but was pleasantly
surprised. This may just be the best elliptical trainer that
Horizon has manufacturer, yet.
One of the features that stands out is the power incline.
The concept is like the incline on a treadmill. You change to
incline/angle the elliptical motion. In the process, you exercise
different parts of your lower body. When you kick up the incline,
you really get an intense cardio workout.
Precor has generally locked up the design of an incline elliptical
through their exclusive patent. Horizon appeared to get around
the patent by having the incline at the base of the elliptical,
rather than at the front.
Here are some of the other features I liked:
- Smooth elliptical motion, which is attributed to the 17
lb. flywheel.
- A comfortable 19" stride.
- Speakers for playing your IPod or MP3. In fact, there is
an IPod docking station with controls. You can also plug in
your IPod and charge it while you workout.
- Custom workouts where you create and store personalized
workouts.
- Automatically journals your workout program. A feature I
have never seen before.
- Dual wheels on runners. The dual wheels track better and
make the machine more stable.
My Concerns:
- This is a relatively new elliptical without a track record.
Can't say how it will hold up.
- Regarding the construction, I would be concerned about the
incline feature, and if it will lead to future mechanical
problems.
Our Review - Horizon E1200
This is definitely one of the better Horizon ellipticals. The
power incline is a great selling feature, as is the IPod plug-in
and the Etracks that journals your workout.
I would give this machine about 6 months, and if you don't
see any negative reviews on quality control, this could be a
winner.
If you want to check one a Horizon E1200 elliptical trainer,
see if you're local Dick's Sporting has them in stock. Expect
the sales people to be either ignorant about the equipment,
or indifferent.
I recommend you also check out the NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 Elliptical Trainer.
Customer Review
Love it. What a workout...smooth, fun, quick. I like the
weight loss workout. Why pay for the inconvenience of a gym
with this in your house!
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