Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #109137 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Sole
• Model: E25
• Released on: 2007-07-10

Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy an efficient full-body workout without heading to the gym with the Sole E25 elliptical trainer. Boasting a heavy 23-pound flywheel, a high gear ratio not found on most comparable models, and a pair of upper body handles, the E25 delivers an extremely smooth workout with plenty of top-end resistance. Users will also appreciate the unique oversize and adjustable foot pedals, which were designed in collaboration with a leading physical therapist and sports enthusiast. The pedals are not only extra large, but also feature a 2-degree inward slope that reduces the ankle and knee stress that's common in other elliptical machines. And thanks to the stationary handle bars with built-in pulse sensors, it's a breeze to monitor your heart rate as you exercise (a chest strap is also included for highly accurate wireless monitoring).

Workout specifics include 16 resistance levels, six total programs, and a 20-inch stride length. Perhaps the handiest feature from a user perspective, however, is the easy-to-use electronic console, which integrates a blue backlit LCD display, a cooling fan, and a water bottle holder. The E25, which offers a maximum weight capacity of 300 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, three years on all parts and electronics, and one year on the labor.

Specifications:

• Stride Length: 20 inches
• Adjustable Foot pedals: Yes
• Resistance Type: ECB Magnetic
• Resistance Levels: 16 levels of resistance
• Power: Standard 110
• HR Percentage Graph: Yes
• Programs: 6
• Standard: 4
• User Defined: 1
• Heart Rate: No, pulse readout only
• Fans: Yes
• Water Bottle / Accessory Holders: Yes
• Product Weight: 179 lbs.
• Maximum Weight Capacity: 300 pounds
• Speakers and MP3 Plug-in: Yes

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime, labor: 1 year, parts / electronics - 3 years

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

Totally worth the extra money
I just received my sole, fast shipping. The machine is really sturdy and solid. I bought it because I am particularly heavy and its one of the few machines with a higher weight limit and a lower price.
I tried it tonight and i cannot believe how smooth the motion in backward and forward alike. I was also pleasantly surprised at the speakers and the built in fan on the console and the pretty blue back light.
I highly reccomend this as even a heavy and tall person like myself can use this with ease, you are basically only a couple inches (maybe 3) of the ground, so if youre 6 feet you can use it in a 7 foot high room
The assembly did take longer than anticipated, but they provide you with tthe hardware and tools you need to put together. I think it took about 1.5 hours, but really for such a stable and sturdy machine, this is well worth it. I cannot stress ont he quality and durability of the sole e25.
I did hours of research one day and while I wasn't in the mood to pay more for this machine, I am really really glad i did and I am glad i found the few reviews that highly reccomend Sole products, and i would like to also reccomend them. They also have a good warranty as well.

Finally A Product That Meets My Expectations!
My brother in law recommended the Sole E25 to me after he had bought one and loved it. Site unseen, I bought online and was leery even with his positive comments. I'm so glad I did, the quality of the machine is tremendous. I'm truly amazed Sole can build this piece of equipment for the price.

I really enjoy using the machine, it takes a little getting used to but now it is quite enjoyable exercise.

And I feel great!!

$1K well spent
I was a little hesitant in purchasing this because despite the number of positive reviews, there were also some negative ones that seemed to be the same issue. I called Sole to ask them about this and the sales person gave me a very good explanation and made me feel comfortable.

Shortly after I hung up, my apprehension came back because I realized this was a sales person, and his job was to make me feel comfortable. I bit the bullet and kept the order because they did have a return policy where I wouldn't have to pay shipping. In writing I could see the worst case scenario was I would be out $80 bucks, and if the machine was defective, I was going to fight even that.

The elliptical came and I couldn't be happier. I am so glad I went with Sole, and I am so glad that I didn't let a few bad reviews sway me. It has a similar feel to the units I was using at the gym, and I like knowing it's MINE! No big sweaty jock has been climbing on it for an hour before me. If you are on the fence about this model, or even looking at ellipticals in general, I would strongly reccommend this to anyone.