Product Description

New Center Drive Technology creates a smooth and quiet 21" stride. Small footprint fits in any room. Oversized Dual color LCD console gives constant feedback for time, speed, distance, calories, pulse, and watts. 16 levels of programmable resistance. 12 programs including heart rate with chest strap. Built in LCD TV. Lifetime warranty - frame, 2 years parts and electronics, 1 year labor

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #90075 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: IronMan
• Model: Ascender
• Released on: 2007-11-08
• Dimensions: 68.00" h x 30.00" w x 47.00" l, 226.00 pounds

Features

• State-of-the-art elliptical trainer with patented center-drive technology
• Helps you maintain proper spine alignment while improving balance
• 7-inch LCD TV built into the console; 19 built-in workout programs
• Built-in software monitors your body fat percentage and BMI
• 300-pound capacity; measures 29.5 x 68 x 47 inches (W x H x D)

Amazon.com Product Description
Combining sleek, sophisticated styling and state-of-the-art engineering and electronics, the Ironman Ascender sets the standard for elliptical trainers. The Ascender is equipped with patented center-drive technology, which delivers improved performance and a more effective workout compared to conventionally designed ellipticals. By keeping the drive system centered around you, the Ascender lets you maintain proper spine alignment and better posture, which translates into improved balance, stability, and performance. The machine also offers a friction-free magnetic resistance system that's smooth and quiet, along with sealed commercial bearings at the main pivot points. And befitting a commercial-quality piece of equipment, the Ascender includes molded comfort grip handles with finger grooves, an ergonomic 21-inch stride length, and oversized 18.5-inch cushioned footpads.

The Ascender includes a large 7-inch TV built into the console.

Knowing that exercise equipment can get a bit dull after a while, Ironman built a large 7-inch LCD TV into the console, letting you enjoy your favorite show or movie at the perfect viewing angle during your workouts. The TV includes a coaxial input for cable and satellite reception, RCA jacks for other video sources such as a DVD player, and both integrated stereo speakers and a 2.5 mm headphone jack for headphones. As a bonus, the Ascender incorporates over-screen display (OSD) technology into the display, so you don't need to look away from the program to keep track of your workout progress. If you find it distracting to look at both sets of info, you can toggle back and forth between the TV program and the workout feedback. Best of all, the easy-to-read display keeps track of all the necessary information, including your speed, time, rpm, distance, watts, calories, pulse, and workout level.

Users on a strict training regimen will love the built-in software, which monitors your body fat percentage and BMI, helping you stay on track with your fitness goals. The Ascender's 19 built-in workout programs, meanwhile, include 12 preset programs, four heart rate control programs, one custom program, one watt control program, and one pulse recovery program. And to improve your workout efficiency, Ironman mounted EKG pulse grips on the handlebars, letting you monitor your heart rate and keep your workouts safe and effective. Other features include 16 resistance levels, front transport wheels, a water bottle holder, and cool blue backlit console buttons.

The Ascender measures 29.5 by 68 by 47 inches (W x H x D), offers a capacity of 300 pounds, and carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, two years on parts, and one year on the electronics and labor.

Specifications:

• Low-impact total body workout features synchronized upper and lower body movement
• Ergonomic 21-inch stride length (53.3 cm) provides a comfortable elliptical motion
• Narrow pedal spacing of just 1.5 inch (3.8 cm)
• 7 inch (17.8 cm) Flat LCD TV screen for viewing your favorite TV shows or movies

  The oversized 18.5-inch cushioned footpads keep you comfortable and secure.

• OSD Technology (over-screen display) allows user to toggle between TV view, workout feedback, or choose to see both at the same time
• Workout feedback mode is large and easy to read with program profile, speed, time, rpm, distance, watts, calories, pulse, and level
• Co-axial input for cable and satellite reception, and RCA jacks for other devices like a DVD player
• Sound is delivered clearly through the integrated console stereo speakers or 2.5mm headphone plug-in for an impressive listening experience
• Cool blue backlit console buttons allow you to identify the keys easily (even under low-light conditions) for channel, volume or tension changes during your workout
• 19 programs include 12 preset, 4 heart rate control, 1 custom, 1 watt and 1 pulse recovery for effective and challenging workouts
• Electronics feature software that allows you to monitor your body fat % and BMI (body mass index) - helps keep you on track to meet your fitness goals
• EKG pulse grips (monitor your heart rate) are conveniently mounted on the handlebars to keep your workouts safe and effective
• 16 levels of resistance provide a variety of exercise options for all fitness levels
• Sealed commercial bearings at main pivot points ensure superior smoothness and durability
• Magnetic resistance system is friction-free for smooth, quiet, and maintenance-free operation
• Molded comfort grip handles with finger grooves provide a comfortable and secure grip
• Oversized 18.5-inch (47 cm) cushioned footpads accommodate more foot positions while keeping you comfortable and securely positioned
• Can be used in forward or reverse direction to utilize multiple muscle groups
• Commercial quality heavy gauge steel frame
• Front transport wheels for moving your equipment
• Water bottle holder included
• 110v plug-in required
• Weight limit: 300 lbs (136.2 kgs)
• Assembled dimensions: 47 inches long by 29.5 inches wide by 68 inches tall (119.4 x 74.9 x 172.7 cm)

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime, parts - 2 years, electronics - 1 year, labor - 1 year

About Ironman Fitness
Engineered for endurance, strength, speed, stamina, and performance, Ironman Fitness is continually striving to define the fitness industry. Their collection features top-of-the-line treadmills, stationary cycles, elliptical trainers, weight benches, and single- and multi-station exercise machines. The features on Ironman's fitness equipment introduced over the years have become the standards of today. With superior components, multiple patents, and award-winning products, Ironman's fitness products have consistently exceeded the expectation of customers and are the heart of a true champion.

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

Customer Reviews

WONDERFUL! VERY SMOOTH!
I did A LOT of research for the best elliptical trainer. The attributes I was looking for:

1) Sturdy (didn't wobble)
2) Longer stride length
3) A good price
4) A decent warranty
5) Smooth ride
6) Something that would last

My husband didn't seem to have any problems putting it together. It seemed pretty basic. So, if you have a handy man- you won't have a problem. When I first used this elliptical, it was a little squeaky. After my 35 min run, it wasn't squeaky anymore, but there was a banging sound. So, my husband just had to tighten a few parts underneath the right foot area and no more sound. I have used to every day for a week and absolutely LOVE it. It is so smooth. It doesn't wobble and it's not too bulky. You can't fold it up, but that's okay because I use it so much I wouldn't want to put it away. I think a lot of people aren't familiar with Iron man because it's pretty new with making elliptical machines. The screen is awesome too. You can program up to 4 people and it has a TON of programed workouts. I have yet to try them out. Make sure to go onto Ironmanfitness.com to register your product, so you get the warranty. The frame is lifetime. As of right now, I love this product and would purchase again.

FYI: Amazon was awesome! I ordered the product on Oct. 11th. It was shipped out on the 13th. I got a call from the delivery people on the 14th. I had the product at 9am on the 16th. It was VERY fast, early on delivery day (they were suppose to drop by between 10am-2pm), and all the parts were the undamaged. The delivery guy dropped it off right on the door step, which most will only drop it off at the curb or drive way. Go with Amazon over bayou fitness. Amazon's return policy is better especially for damaged products. Bayou fitness makes you pay for shipping back, even if it's damaged.

Easy Assembly/Excellent Instructions
Ironman Ascender CDT Elliptical Trainer With LCD TV
After a good deal of research I decided on the Ironman CDT Elliptical Trainer (the LCD TV is a nice addition but did not impact my choice). I placed my order on Thursday afternoon, it shipped on Friday and I received a call on Monday to set up a Tuesday delivery. Now..."some assembly required" usually means trying to understand poorly written instructions along with trying to decide if you should use the short screw or the shorter screw on certain steps. I have to give kudos to Ironman for the well written assembly instructions in their owner's manual AND more importantly for packaging the parts needed for each step in separate, well-marked containers. Each step of assembly is provided as text and a drawing (i.e., Figure 1)and all the parts needed to complete the assembly for that Figure are contained in a packet marked to correspond to that Figure. They even provide the tools required for assembly. I just completed assembly and wanted to share my thoughts. So far I'm impressed. This is obviously a well made machine and I look forward to many beneficial workouts using the Ironman Ascender.

Great Product. Durable, Quiet, and smooth
This item has a gym like equipment quality. It is very heavy and durable. The motion is very fluid and quiet. Although you have to put it together, the instructions are VERY good and the bags of hardware are labeled with the figure in the manual that they go with making it very easy to install. I'm very pleased with the purchase so far.