Schwinn 420 Elliptical Review

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The award winning and popular Schwinn 420 Elliptical is up for review. Backed by a trusted company that has been around since the late 1800’s, the Schwinn 420 was designed with the workout enthusiast in mind. Giving you a comfortable workout with maximum results through their BioFit, BioDyne and BioConnect technologies.

BioDyne Performance:

The schwinn 420 incorporates bi-directional pedaling, allowing you too pedal forwards or backwards to add variation to your fat burning workouts, and to help target and emphasize more muscle groups in the legs.The elliptical machine also contains a high enertia, perimeter weighted flywheel. In a nutshell, this basically means that the flywheel has more mass to it than most. Resulting in a much more efficient and smooth rotation and feel when using the elliptical.

To further solidify itself, the schwinn 420 elliptical also incorporates built in levelers and oversized stabilizers. Making itself very sturdy even on the most uneven floor surfaces.

BioFit Comfort:

Includes ergonomically designed handles for optimal comfort and various workout positioning; allowing users to fully engage or rest the upper body when using the schwinn elliptical.

The linkages on this machine have been designed to provide a more comfortable and natural path throughout each stride.

To further bend to your comfort needs, the schwinn 420 also comes with built in speakers and an mp3 input port. As well as a magazine/book holder, ebook/tablet holder, cooling fans for your body, and a water bottle holder.

BioConnect Feedback

The multi function computer, with LCD display, shows RPM, watts, time, distance, interval time, speed, calories, resistance level, course profile and pulse. The schwinn 420 contains eight workout programs, six course programs, a custom workout, and a personalized fitness test program.

The schwinn elliptical includes an integrated heart rate monitor so you can stay within your designated training zone while maximizing your workout efficiency. Also included are 16 levels of resistance which is quite a lot for a machine this low in price.

Key Features of the Schwinn 420 Elliptical:

16 resistance levels
7 workout programs
1 feedback program
6 course profiles
Fitness test
Custom workout
Integrated grip heart rate system
LCD display
18-inch stride length
Quiet magnetic ECB (Eddy Current Brake) resistance system
Fan
Transport wheels
Water bottle holder

What Other Buyers are Saying about the Schwinn 420 Elliptical……..

( Based On Over 120 Customer Reviews )

A common trend with other buyers of the Schwinn 420 elliptical; but specifically noted was how much they loved the fact that you can just enter in your body statistics, and away you go. Users loved how they could make there own custom workouts, so they could tailor it specifically for their personal fat burning needs. The most common complaint was that the LCD’s display light is very dim, and not backlit, which can make it hard to read at times.

Many users like the arched pedals, claiming it helps the knees feel better. Tons of users were saying that although it is not a huge machine it is very sturdy. Claiming also that it is very well mechanically built, and whisper quiet. Users of weights around 290lbs reported having found no problems and commented on how sturdy it was. Users of 6’3 were mentioning that the stride length and motion were still perfect for them even at their height.

One, if not the most common traits mentioned was how efficient and intense of a workout you can get on the Schwinn 420 elliptical. Buyers claiming that they work up a sweat fast, also due to the 16 different levels of resistance offered. Noting that they get an intense efficient workout comparable to commercial gym ellipticals. Some claimed they even get a higher than expected glute workout from this.

Overall the award winning Schwinn 420 Elliptical is an easy to assemble, ergonomically friendly machine. Noted as being cosmetically appealing and built incredibly well, including 14 programs, a custom workout and a fitness test. You should have no problems watching the fat melt off as you get an efficient and intense workout through its 16 levels of resistance. For all these reasons, and the fact that this elliptical can be purchased (at the time of writing this) for an extremely low price, we give a thumbs up to the Schwinn 420 Elliptical and recommend that you check this one out.