With a good company reputation for service, quality and performance, the Smooth Fitness CE 7.4 elliptical trainer is "a strong value" and "a very safe choice," according to Treadmill Doctor. This mid-range, rear-drive elliptical trainer offers an admirable 21-inch stride length and transport wheels that make it relatively easy to move around on your own.
Resistance
The Smooth CE 7.4 has 16 levels of push-button adjustable magnetic resistance, a wide enough range to challenge any exerciser. You can control the resistance manually or use any of eight preprogrammed workouts, including a heart rate control program, to automatically adjust the resistance for you. The CE 7.4 also comes with five custom programs that you can design yourself, then store for later use.
Features
Features of note on the Smooth 7.4 include handgrip heart-rate monitors and an iPod-compatible dock with built-in speakers -- note that the dock does not work with iPhones. The 7.4 also has a three-speed built-in cooling fan and comes with a wireless chest-strap heart rate monitor. Pivoting foot pedals may help reduce the foot, knee, ankle and hip discomfort some users report after consistent elliptical trainer workouts. The CE 7.4 also stores up to nine separate user profiles, so multiple family members can record their personal information and preferences.
Specs
The Smooth Fitness CE 7.4 measures 83 inches long by 27 inches wide by 67 inches high. It weighs 210 lbs. -- sturdy enough not to wobble and creak beneath you -- and has a maximum user weight capacity of 350 lbs. The red dot-matrix LED readout displays all the standard information you'd expect from an elliptical trainer console, including resistance level, heart rate, calories burned, resistance level, metabolic equivalents, RPM and speed.
Price and Warranty
The Smooth Fitness CE 7.4 comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame and braking system. It also comes with five years of parts and electronics coverage, and two years of in-home labor coverage. As of January 2011 the CE 7.4 has an MSRP of about $3,300 but sells for $1,500 direct from the manufacturer. This sort of steep, constant discount is standard practice in the fitness equipment industry.
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