ProForm 500 F Elliptical Review

Proform 500 F Elliptical Trainer
  Manufacturer: ProForm
  Model: PFEL54907
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  Retail Price: $699.99
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Priced at under $500, many are tempted to take home the Proform 500 F Elliptical Trainer. It is a good machine for those who are starting out and wants to try what an elliptical has to offer but not for those who are serious elliptical users. It offers a good value for someone who are just starting out with their work out or for beginners who does not want to undergo the hassle of driving to the gym.

ProForm 500 F Elliptical Specifications:

  • 5 Weight-Loss Workouts, 5 Personal Trainer Workouts
  • EKG? Heart Rate Monitor
  • Target Pacer
  • ClearView Backlit Display
  • CoolAire Workout Fan
  • Digital Resistance
  • 16″ Stride Length
  • 275 lb. Weight Capacity
  • 7-Year Frame Warranty and 90 Days Parts and Labor.

One of the main reasons for buying an elliptical exercise machine is because of the hope that you will be able to lose some pounds with it. The Proform 500 F Elliptical Trainer is perfect for beginners and helps you achieve that goal. With its affordable price, beginners will get to feel if they really need a quality elliptical machine for their home. If so, then they can buy a more expensive and durable machine.

This ProForm elliptical machine comes equipped with a 5 weight loss work outs and 5 personal trainer workouts. All you have to do is to simply choose the amount of calories you want to lose and choose the time that you can allot for your workout and the ProForm 500 F will do the rest. It’s that user friendly and gives all the more reason on why it is perfect for beginners.

It also gives you the flexibility on your workout as you can adjust the resistance to your own level of difficulty. This will help you concentrate on your fitness goals at the same time give your body time to adjust before going to the next level of resistance.

Speaking of adjustments, another great feature of the ProForm 500 F Elliptical is the Target Pacer. This helps your body to adjust in your workout because it tells you and alerts you when you need to work hard or if there is a need for you to slow down. Conditioning your body is important when working out but your body is not the only one that is needed to be conditioned. Your mind also needs to be conditioned and by knowing what to expect, you can prepare yourself mentally.

Of course there are the other features that will help you achieve your fitness goals like the ClearView backlit display which makes it easier for beginners to read time, speed, distance, resistance, pulse and the calories burned. The EKG heart rate monitor helps you monitor your heart rate. And the CoolAire Workout Fan promotes for you to have a comfortable workout.

The reason why ProForm 500 F is not best for advanced users and for habitual elliptical users is because it is not that durable. The warranty is also questionable. Some even reported that the cheap parts are easily broken. It’s also bulky and hard to set-up.

ProForm 500 F Elliptical at a Glance

Pros:

  • Cheap price
  • User friendly
  • Offers flexibility on work out
  • Has Target Pacer to aid you in your workout
  • Has features to make your workout comfortable and easier

Cons:

  • Lacks durability
  • Warranty Coverage to short
  • Cheap parts that are easily broken
  • Bulky
  • Hard to set-up

The Proform 500 F Elliptical Trainer is perfect for beginners and not for advanced users. It’s a good machine to have in your home for display purposes but it’s not good if you use it on a daily basis as it easily breaks down because of its cheap parts. It’s not one of those machines that comes highly recommended but with its price, it could be a good buy just to set the mood and condition your mind for exercise.

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