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Fuel Fitness FE44 18-Inch Elliptical Trainer
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #684582 in Sports & Outdoors
- Brand: Fuel Fitness
- Model: FE4408
- Released on: 2007-12-15
- Dimensions: 48.00" h x 27.00" w x 62.00" l, 180.00 pounds
Features
- Efficient elliptical trainer with full, natural 18-inch stride length
- Industrial-weighted flywheel creates a fluid, stable stepping motion
- Articulating footpads rotate slightly to keep joints in proper alignment
- Built-in console computer offers 14 preset programs and blue backlight
- Footprint measures 27 x 62 inches (W x L); 290-pound weight capacity
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed with the highest integrity in construction and components, the Fuel Fitness FE44 18-inch elliptical trainer is miles ahead of the competition. The FE44 is distinguished by such features as a full 18-inch stride length that's comfortable and natural, an industrial-weighted flywheel that creates a fluid stepping motion with exceptional stability, and articulating footpads that rotate slightly to keep your feet, ankles, and knees in the proper alignment. Add in a pair of elliptical arms to create a full-body workout and you have a terrific way to improve your cardio fitness, lose weight, or boost your overall health without sacrificing your joints.
 The FE44's built-in console computer offers a vibrant blue backlight. |
 The narrow frame offers a full 18-inch stride length. |
Fully aware of how expensive home fitness can be, Fuel Fitness developed its line of fitness equipment to meet high quality standards without compromising long-term performance or affordability. Fuel's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility facilitates all logistics, shipping, sales, customer service, and operations from its headquarters in the U.S.
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
It's an OK elliptical for the beginner user
I am only interested in the occasional 30-minute lower intensity workout 2-3 times a week. This machine is ok and delivers without all the bells and whistles I don't need. About 6 months ago, we paid Dick's for assembly and the workers still didn't get it right. The main shaft or column wobbled a lot, but my husband somehow bought a simple, very long screw and stablized it. It's ok now, but it does make loud sounds once you get going. I don't think this is made well or has quality parts in any way, but the grinding sound doesn't seem to affect the performance and it's not so loud that is drowns out the TV. Still, I wonder how well this work a year or two from now with very light use. I'll update later.
