A Review Of The Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer

This model improved on many of its predecessor's (Schwinn 418's) features, such as the wheel design and its number of resistance levels. Although the 418 had already been given the "Best Buy" approval by Consumer Reports, Schwinn goes a step further to make something already impressive even better.

Just like with most other elliptical machines, there's a whole body workout in store for you when you finally decide to take the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer home. Even if you've had a few hip or joint problems in the past, you'll find the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer easy to use because of its shock-absorbing feature.

Moreover, you won't feel uneasy using this because it can hold up to past 200 lbs. in weight. Although it has an 18" stride, this machine's footprint measures in at only 62 x 27" wide and has a height of only 64 inches - making it still one of the more compact ellipticals in its class.

Soon you'll get the hang of choosing from the machine's pre-programmed routine. You can program six user profiles and each one could be customized the way you want it. There's also one calorie-goal program and a manual workout.

The resistance levels can easily be altered to fit your purpose and you won't need to stop moving as you do so. You'll also make use of the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer's feedback program, comprised of the body mass index (BMI) indicator, a results mode, and a recovery mode.

You won't encounter problems such as losing your footing on the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer's pedals because of the BioGlide feature. This is designed to give you an easy stride, a relaxed grip on the machine's handlebars, and a snug hold on the footpads. The pads are also articulated, which means that they follow your foot's natural movements, reducing stress and preventing injuries.

Like most other ellipticals, this also has sensors on the handlebars to monitor your heart rate so you can safely stay within your target heart rate zone. There's a convenient water bottle holder on the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer to keep you from being dehydrated especially during intensive workout sessions.

Instead of the single wheel rail design that the 418 has, this model makes use of a concave wheel to eliminate jerky shifts during workouts. In all, the movements are very smooth with the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer.

Take advantage of the 16 resistance levels that this elliptical offers - that's twice as many as the 418's. The entire unit weighs 152 pounds, and while it may seem to be too heavy to be transferred from one spot to another, its wheels conveniently solve that problem.

The service warranty for the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer is a skimpy 90 days, although you get two years on parts. Expect to pay more if you want an extended warranty, and you'll likely be offered one at the store anyway, since ellipticals normally need a lot of maintenance.

As of December last year, the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer has been selling for $599 at Amazon, which is already a good value.