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- Sturdy, durable
- Adjustable stride length
- Cushioned foot pedals
- 400-pound weight limit
- Hard to find in stores
- Heavy, cumbersome assembly
- Expensive
Reviewers say that the SportsArt E83 elliptical trainer is built to last, with a welded steel frame and ball-bearing joints rather than bushings. A manually adjustable stride and a foot pedal cushioning system that automatically adjusts to the user's weight make it adaptable. The SportsArt E83 has movable arms for adding an upper-body workout, and its heart-rate programs automatically adjust resistance to keep you in your optimal zone. However, it may be more -- in terms of both features and price -- than is necessary for the average person. The Sole E35 (*Est. $1,300) costs half as much and offers a power incline, which the SportsArt E83 does not have, as well as a two-year warranty on labor compared to the E83's one-year warranty. The Sole E55 (*Est. $1,500) includes all of this and a heart-rate-controlled workout. Experts report that SportsArt ellipticals can be harder to find than other brands.
We found relatively few reviews of the SportsArt E83, perhaps because the company does not market aggressively and its models are not widely available except from specialty retailers. ConsumerReports.org tests the SportsArt E83 in its latest review, and Prevention magazine names the SportsArt E83 one of the three best elliptical trainers it tested but does not give details. FitnessProfessorReview.com assigns elliptical trainers numerical scores in 10 separate categories. The numerical scores are followed by a brief review. SportsArt E83 received very good ratings in this review.
Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer (2011 Model)
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
The SportsArt E83 is one of 18 ellipticals tested by ConsumerReports.org in its latest review. Each elliptical is rated on various criteria including ergonomics, ease of use, safety and other criteria. Full details are available to subscribers.
Review: Elliptical Trainers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
2. Prevention MagazineDetails/Subscribe
This article covers not only ellipticals, but also treadmills and stationary bicycles. It is accompanied by a slide show with descriptions of the three machines in each category that are judged best for women, based on comfort and usability. The first slide explains that Prevention tested these models, but it is not clear who did the testing, or exactly how many machines were tested. The SportsArt E83 is one of the three elliptical trainers deemed best; a brief description highlights its adjustable stride length.
Review: How to Buy a Cardio Machine, Amanda Vogel, Not Dated
FitnessProfessorReviews.com features reviews based on the opinions of members of its Review Board, all fitness-industry professionals. It is not clear whether or not the models reviewed here are actually tested. The SportsArt E83 earns high scores for comfort, quality of construction, and ergonomics, and is named first runner-up for the Head of the Class award for ellipticals under $3,000.
Review: Review of SportsArt E83, Editors of FitnessProfessorReview.com
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