If you are on a budget, the Ironman 250e might be the solution for your home work out needs.  Many consumers are checking out this product because many are being drawn by the price and its features. Although some elliptical experts don’t highly recommend this product, many consumers who use this machine fell in love with it.

Ironman 250e Product Specification:

• Upper body workout
• 12 pre-set programs
• 1 pulse rate recovery program
• 1 heart rate program
• 2 panel LCD consol display
• Rear flywheel
• Reverse motion
• Magnetic brake system
• 14” stride
• 16 resistance levels (programmable)
• Warranty: Frame lifetime, 1 yr. parts

The main focus of the features of the Ironman 250e is flexibility on your workout. If you are the type of person who gets bored easily on the workout routine then checking out this machine is worth your time. It is also affordable as the price is under a thousand dollars and when it is on sale, it can even go below 500 dollars. It is a solid elliptical with a lot of programs that you can choose eliminating the boredom factor on a machine.

This machine is not highly recommended by experts because of its 14” stride. It’s too short of a stride for an elliptical. If you are above 6 feet tall then this machine is not for you but if you are a short user, then this machine is great buy considering its price .The weight capacity of this machine is 300 lbs but in reality 250 is the ideal weight capacity for it. If you’re more than 250 pounds and above 6 feet tall then don’t even bother checking this machine because it is not meant for you.

With 16 levels of resistance, 12 programs, heart rate control and monitoring, the Ironman 250e has a lot of features that you would not expect to see on elliptical with its current price range. It guarantees a more all around workout system that can be accomplished in an exercise machine in a much faster time. Your upper body is getting the workout that it needs because of the arm bars. On the other hand, the lower body is exercised by the foot pedals. It maximizes your exercise time because the elliptical works simultaneously on both the upper as well as the lower body. This will result to a more toned shoulders, arms, back, and legs.  In just 20 minutes the Ironman 250e can give you the optimum exercise that your body needs.

Another advantage of this machine is that it is portable and user-friendly. That means that you can easily move it around the house or garden and do your work outs where you feel like it. You can now conveniently do your workout routine in the lawn, garden or even the kitchen while you are waiting for the pot roast to be cooked.

Ironman 250E Elliptical at a glance…

Pros:

• Gives flexibility on workout
• Budget friendly
• Gives an all around workout system
• Maximizes your exercise time
• Portable
• User-friendly
• Has great features on its price

Cons:

• Short stride
• Weight capacity

The Ironman 250e elliptical is an affordable budget machine but it is not budgeted when it comes to its feature. One great buy considering the price and the workout function of this machine.

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It is kind of hard to go below a price tag of $500 and still build a good quality elliptical trainer, but the Ironman 130E does it and doesn’t disappoint in its performance. The Ironman 130E is a manual elliptical trainer, meaning that it doesn’t need any power supply, it doesn’t have lots of extras and its biggest quality is the solid construction and the durability.

If you are buying an elliptical trainer for the first time then this is the best choice for you, it does everything you need in a very efficient way. For what you pay you will have a good quality elliptical trainer, reliable and strong, don’t worry about the Ironman 130E breaking down, cause it just won’t.

Ironman 130E Specifications

• Display- LCD display console with scrolling window
• Resistance- Manual resistance with 8 levels
• Stride Length- 14’’
• Warranty- Lifetime frame, 1 year on parts and electronics
• Dimensions- 22’’ W x 59’’ L x 59’’ D
• Weight- 110 pounds
• Max user weight- 250 pounds

Solid, compact and durable

It is kind of tricky to buy an elliptical trainer with a price tag below $500; they usually are poorly built to keep production costs low. But the Ironman 130E is a good and safe choice for this price range.

The only things you will be missing from more elaborate and expensive trainers are: the preset programs, the resistance isn’t manual and all sorts of bells and whistles that first time buyers can do well without.

The 14’’ stride is a bit small, but nevertheless gives the user a smooth and nice glide. It is sturdy and a bit heavy, giving a top of the class comfort during exercises because it doesn’t wobble or move while in action.

It has front end wheels that make it relatively easy to move around. Since you don’t have to plug it to any power outlet, the LCD console is run on batteries. The Ironman 130E has eight resistance levels have to be set manually and doesn’t have any preset programs.

There are some customers that have complained about the noise level of the Ironman 130E, but it isn’t that much of a disturbance and it is worse on other models for the same price range. As mentioned above, there isn’t much that manufacturers can offer below $500, but Ironman does offer the best choice.

It has a sleek and aerodynamic look, is small and finds easily its space in any house or apartment, plus it is easy to move around, even though it is a bit heavy. So, overall it is one of the best choices that you can find for an elliptical trainer with a price tag below $500.

Ironman 130E at a Glance…

Pros:

1. Sturdy, compact and built to last a lifetime
2. Doesn’t move while in use
3. Good warranty

Cons:

1. 14’’ stride length
2. A bit noisy

If you are not into bells and whistles and want to buy a good elliptical trainer at an affordable price, then the Ironman 130E is what you are looking for. There isn’t much room for expectations, but you can fully expect a solid construction from Ironman that will last forever.

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