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Strengths:
Upper Body Arms - Upper body arms can help you increase your calorie burning and get an overall total body workout. Upper body arm bars are available on pretty much all Healthrider models.
EKG Pulse Sensors - Several Healthrider models offer heart rate monitors in the form of EKG Pulse Sensors. You just grip the sensors and get feedback about your heart rate. For an economy machine, this is a pretty good feature to have.
iFit Live - Several Healthrider models come with iFit Live. If you have wireless Internet in your home you can connect your elliptical to the Internet. It's powered by Googlemaps and Google terrain so that you can see different trails all over the world as you workout.
You can customize and download your own workout programs and workout with Jillian Michaels from 'The Biggest Loser' - where she coaches you through your workout.
You can also compete against your Facebook friends, track your activity and nutrition online and even download workout videos.
Power Ramp / Incline - Incline lets you increase your workout slope. This works different muscle groups to burn the maximum amount of calories. While incline is a very popular feature, it should be noted that incline is also found on several Nordic Track and Proform models as well.
Weaknesses:
Healthrider home ellipticals do offer some popular features, however at this price point, you get a lot more for your money with brands like Nordic Track or Sole.
They give you longer warranties, more selection, better fitness tools and an overall better design.
Summary:
Healthrider ellipticals are mainly starter ellipticals. While you do get some interesting features like iFit LIVE, upper body arms bars and heart rate sensors, you can find these features - and a lot more on similar priced Nordic Track models.
Overall we would not recommend these ellipticals - not because they're poor machines - but just because there are a lot better options out there at the same price point.
Where To Buy At A Discount:
You can buy the newest Healthrider crosstrainers direct from the Manufacturer. You can also get Free Shipping at certain times of the year.
Healthrider is a subsidiary of ICON Health and Fitness, one of the largest producers of fitness equipment in the world. They also manufacture brands like Nordic Track, Epic, Weslo, Proform and Reebok.
Healthrider has recently introduced several new models. These have improved upon older models with sleeker looks, incline ability and more advanced workout toys.
Starting around $899 and up Healthrider ellipticals are mainly seen as starter to mid-priced elliptical machines.
