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Horizon EX-79

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$999.00 - $1,139.05

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About - Horizon EX-79
The Horizon EX-79 is part of the elliptical test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, elliptical models like the EX-79 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Ergonomics: Ergonomics considers how well an elliptical accommodates people of various sizes and aspects of the pedaling motion. Exercise range: Exercise range considers aspects of exercise intensity and measures incline and the effort to pedal the machine through the resistance level settings. Ease of use: Ease of use considers ease of use aspects of controls, display and using the programs.

About - Horizon EX-79

The Horizon EX-79 is part of the elliptical test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, elliptical models like the EX-79 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Ergonomics:: Ergonomics considers how well an elliptical accommodates people of various sizes and aspects of the pedaling motion.
Exercise range:: Exercise range considers aspects of exercise intensity and measures incline and the effort to pedal the machine through the resistance level settings.
Ease of use:: Ease of use considers ease of use aspects of controls, display and using the programs.

Features & Specs - Horizon EX-79
Chest strap included Indicates whether or not a chest-strap heart-rate monitor is included as a standard feature. Chest strap included	No
Resistance levels Indicates how many settings exist to adjust the resistance. Resistance levels	20
Stride length settings Indicates how many settings exist to adjust the stride length. Stride length settings	1
Incline levels Indicates how many settings exist to adjust the incline. Incline levels	21
Magazine rack Magazine rack indicates whether the elliptical has a shelf for reading material which can be read while exercising. Magazine rack	Yes
Folding Folding indicates whether the machine can fold for compact storage. Folding	No
Standard power supply Indicates the type of electrical power used to run the elliptical. Standard power supply	120 VAC
Operational footprint -- LxW (in.) Operational footprint Indicates the minimum area required for a machine to operate, not including space needed for mounting or dismounting the machine. Operational footprint -- LxW (in.)	74 x 23
Weight (lbs.) Indicates the gross weight of the machine including packaging. A footnote of "1" next to the model name in the Ratings table indicates the net weight; machine only. Weight (lbs.)	198
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