Diamondback Fitness 500Ef Elliptical Trainer

Offering many of the bells and whistles as commercial-quality trainers but at a fraction of the price, the Diamondback Fitness 500Ef elliptical trainer is an excellent choice for home workout enthusiasts. Diamondback elliptical trainers deliver a smooth, natural leg stride and a consistent push/pull arm action, which combine to help you sculpt your legs, strengthen your arms, and improve your overall body tone. Elliptical machines are also popular for cardiovascular training, as they provide a low-impact alternative to walking and running. The 500Ef's most fundamental feature is its manually controlled eddy current brake (ECB) resistance system, which provides eight levels of manual tension adjustment. As a result, you can change your workout intensity quickly and easily, enjoying light resistance when you're warming up and heavy resistance when you really want to challenge yourself.

The 500Ef's integrated console helps track your workout progress. The trainer includes comfort grips and dual-action handrails.

The 500Ef also includes a six-window, battery-powered LCD console that tracks your time, distance, and heart rate. And it's easy to challenge yourself thanks to the variety of workout options, including target time, target distance, target heart rate, and heart rate recovery test. Other features include a hand-pulse heart rate monitoring system, a 24-pound flywheel that ensures an extra-smooth and natural pedaling motion, dual-action handrails, a compact footprint that takes up a minimum of space, a 275-pound weight capacity, and a built-in reading rack and water bottle holder.

The 500Ef--which doesn't need to be located near an outlet thanks to its manually powered resistance system--measures 53 by 63 by 31 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 145 pounds. It also carries the following warranties: limited lifetime on the frame and brake, three years on parts and electronics, and one year on labor.

• Elliptical trainer with manually controlled eddy current brake resistance system

• Offers smooth, natural stride and dual-action handgrips for full-body workouts

• 6-window LCD display (powered by 2 AA batteries) tracks your time, distance, and heart rate

• Built-in reading rack and water bottle holder; 275-pound weight capacity

• Measures 53 x 63 x 31 inches (W x H x D); limited lifetime frame warranty