Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer Review

An elliptical trainer is an excellent piece of exercise machine to get you in shape and also keep you fit. Compared to a treadmill or exercise bike an elliptical trainer makes your muscles work harder and thus burn more fat and calories. One excellent elliptical trainer is the Sole E55 and here are some of the pros and cons for this elliptical trainer.

Pros

The Sole E55 comes in parts so you need to spend some time for assembly. The assembly process is quite straightforward. You just need to follow the steps described in the clearly-written assembly manual.

The assembled machine feels sturdy and well-built. Once you hop on it and start working out you can see how the heavy flywheel and 21-inch stride length make exercising smooth and natural. The footpads are angled so your ankles and knees are well aligned. This machine is very stable too. The frame does not wobble no matter how hard you move.

If you like challenging workout this trainer can give it to you. With 16 resistance levels and ten workout programs you can get enough variety of challenging workouts everyday.

Quietness is also another plus point for this machine. As long as you grease the tracks regularly (once a week is good enough) it will perform in "silent mode" all the time.

Next is the heart rate monitor. The Sole E55 has two monitors, one on the hand grips and one wireless. Both of them are pretty fast in picking up the pulse and the numbers shown on the display are pretty accurate too. This should help you in keeping your heart rate in the desired zone.

Another great thing about Sole E55 that worth mentioning is the warranty. This machine comes with a lifetime warranty for the frame, two years for labor, five years for electronics and parts. It's really a big deal because even big names like Precor only give one year limited warranty on their elliptical trainers.

Cons

While the weight makes it a sturdy machine it also makes it somewhat hard to assemble. It's partially assembled and the sheer weight means you're going to need some extra strong hands to help you out putting them together.

Conclusion

When you have a Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer at home you no longer have any reason to continue your gym membership. This machine alone can give you a good workout everyday for years to come. It's not as expensive as top brands like Precor but in terms of quality it certainly excels.