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• Measures 66 inches long by 25 inches large by 66 inches tall
• Pedals measure 16 by seven inches and are oversized with a lengthened 18 inch stride
• Maximum user weight: 275 pounds
• Warranty: frame 15 years, parts two years, electronics one year, labor six months, wear things six months
• Features twelve workout programs with eight computer controlled magnetic resistance levels

Elliptical trainers supply an efficient cardiovascular workout that combines upper and lower body flexibility and coordination into one impact free motion. By emulating the natural motion of your foot while behind your heel during the stride, elliptical trainers are much easier on your knees and joints. Also to feeling more natural while working out, regular use on ellipticals will increase heart and lung capacity while improving your health and burning calories at the same time.

Also to accommodating a large range of users with its lengthened 18 inch/46 centimeter stride, the Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer also incorporates an articulating footplate, which follows the natural motion of your foot and supports your heel during the complete stride motion. Extra features of Schwinn’s 418 Elliptical Trainer include a grip heart rate monitoring and a high inertia drive system using an oversized flywheel and Poly V belt. The calm magnetic resistance Eddy Current Brake gives a smooth ride. The more than ten workout programs include: rolling, valley, fat burn, ramp, plateau, intervals, mountain, heart rate, and manual mode. An LCD display shows time, speed, distance, revolutions per minute, resistance level, calories and calories per hour, load, and heart rate and course profile.

The 418′s LCD display shows time, speed, distance, revolutions per minute, resistance level, calories, calories per hour, load, heart rate, and course profile.

Key Features:

• Grip heart rate monitoring
• High inertia drive system uses an oversized flywheel and Poly V belt
• Quiet magnetic resistance Eddy Current Brake gives a smooth ride
• Twelve workout programs include: rolling, valley, fat burn, ramp, random, plateau, intervals,
• Mountain, two heart rate programs, strength test, and manual mode
• LCD display shows time, speed, distance, revolutions per minute, resistance level, calories, calories per hour, load, heart rate, and course profile
• Eight levels of resistance
• Power requirements: 4 C Batteries or 110 volt AC Adapter
• Product dimensions: 66 inches long by 25 inches large by 66 inches tall 168 by 63.5 by 168 centimeters
• Maximum user weight is 275 pounds 125 kilograms
• Requires 4 C Batteries or 110v AC Adapter
• Measures 66 inches long by 25 inches large by 66 inches tall 168 x 63.5 x 168 cm

What’s in the Box?
Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer, user’s manual, warranty information

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Frame 15 years, parts two years, electronics one year, labor six months, wear things six months

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 let for a smooth and liquid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Alike to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers were used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, but, your feet remain in the foot pedals during the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, ensuing in little to no affect on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are matched for all ages and strength levels and let you to choose the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Also, elliptical trainers let you to find out the complexity of your workout depending on your needs, all while listening to music, watching TV, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your home.

Though different kinds of elliptical trainers offer an variety of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional motion, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight movable design with easy fold up capability, and a monitor showing 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 will not strain sensitive joints.

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