Sole Elliptical Trainers

Sole Fitness E95 Elliptical Trainer

Elliptical Reviews

The Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer offers features that are generally missing in other machines in the price range of $1000-$2000. It is a front drive elliptical trainer with a large stride length of 20” that uses an eddy current brake. Sole has devoted a lot of care and time in giving an appropriate biomechanics and [...]

The Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer offers features that are generally missing in other machines in the price range of $1000-$2000. It is a front drive elliptical trainer with a large stride length of 20” that uses an eddy current brake. Sole has devoted a lot of care and time in giving an appropriate biomechanics and ergonomic design to this equipment. Large adjustable foot pedals have been provided with a cushioning of foam. Now, that’s a very noteworthy effort on the part of a manufacturer to come over with the problem of  foot numbness that accompanies most of the elliptical trainers.

This is a very well designed machine that achieves a very smooth motion as it has a 30 lbs flywheel and a set of gears with high ratio. Manufacturers of Sole fitness equipment are known to for employing the services of not only design engineers but of physical therapists also for designing of their machines, be it a treadmill or an elliptical. The joint efforts of engineers and therapists enable the manufacturers to reach higher levels of perfection. Sole E95 Elliptical trainer is a perfect demonstration of that.

You can recognize the contribution of therapists from the exclusive design of foot pedals and the cushioning provided thereby. It surely takes care of the  “Elliptical Trainer Sleepy Foot Syndrome”, often associated with such machines. Also, a high quality heart rate monitor helps you track your progress and keep in check.

The engineers’  contribution has resulted to providing an exceedingly smooth driving mechanism with an almost zero nose level . It will prove its durability and sturdiness. The 4-wheeled foot rails have been provided with a protective coating of plastic. It helps to reduce noise while contributing to the durability of the machine. So far, it remains the only machine with such a feature and competitors would do well to incorporate such a feature in their future machines.

Old versions of front-drive elliptical trains were susceptible to breakdowns because of the complexities involved in designing such a machine with an upfront drive. They were quite noisy too because of  continuous squeaks from the wheels of the foot rails. But, over the years we have all been a witness to the technological developments of almost all engineering and durable products. The same holds good for elliptical trainers too.

There is no doubt that Sole has invested a lot in its research and design activities to come with such an immaculately designed front drive elliptical trainer that continues to have inherent advantages not found in other systems. One imminent advantage is an extended length of stride because of the rail system. A stride length of 20” that SoleE95offers,clearly demonstrates that. The other equivalent rear- drive elliptical trainers with similar stride length are priced substantially higher.

It is difficult to neglect a very positive feature of a front-end elliptical that facilitates in providing a rear-end elliptical.

And here comes the best part that goes to demonstrate the confidence of a manufacturer in the quality of its products.  Yes! The warranty clause: lifetime warranty for the frame coupled with five years for parts and electronics followed by two years of labor.

It should be worthwhile to mention that Sole Fitness E95 Elliptical Trainer occupies space because of its 82”X33” footprint. So, you would better measure up the available space before going in for one. If you have the space to accommodate this machine, you will have no reason to complain about the equipment for years to come.

Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer Review

Elliptical Reviews

Sole really is aware of how to price its equipment so well that the customer gets a good value for money spent by him. The 2009 Sole E35 elliptical trainer provides a perfect example of this. Just look at the specifications and the features to realize that it is indeed a great deal. That being [...]

Sole really is aware of how to price its equipment so well that the customer gets a good value for money spent by him. The 2009 Sole E35 elliptical trainer provides a perfect example of this. Just look at the specifications and the features to realize that it is indeed a great deal.

That being so it is no wonder that Sole single out the E35 elliptical as the’ Best Buy’. For its price it presents a quality, service and specifications that are unmatched by any other elliptical machine.  On offer is a two-year in-home labor plus five-year parts warranty. Isn’t that better than the offers of any other elliptical trainers?

The most noticeable thing about the Sole E35 elliptical trainer is its voluminous size. It needs more of space but in the long run you will not regret it. At 200lbs it is not among the lightest of machines. Catch a hint there:  Ask the delivery boys to carry and place the well-packaged boxes to the point where you would like to house and assemble it. Assembly, though easy, takes about two hours. Instructions are fairly straight, simple and quite logical. Spread out all the items and follow step-by step instructions to successfully complete the mission. If ever you get stuck, Sole customer support will be happy to extend a helping hand.

The Sole E35 elliptical trainer provides a stride of twenty inches that is perfect for a normal user. The extra-large foot pedals designed with the collaboration of professional sport therapists offer an inward slope of two degrees that lessens the pressure on the lower leg joints and muscles. The adjustment is simple and facilitates very comfortable workouts.

sole e35

It has heavy-duty rails in the drive system and a flywheel of 25 lbs. These go a long way to give you an exceedingly smooth and stable ride. Like any other elliptical machine, the Sole E35 elliptical trainer also offers reverse motion. An additional outstanding feature lies in the power incline. Unlike other machines from the same category, this feature enables an incline from 15 to 40 degrees with increased resistance that makes workouts more testing. As you increase the intensity and raise the incline, you certainly feel that the lower leg muscles are working harder.

The Sole E35 elliptical trainer has a couple of more nice touches like resistance and incline controls on the handles. It offers 16 levels of resistance and 8 programmed workouts. Look at the amazing diversity of workouts that it provides.

The console includes a few more features. One such is a heart monitor that is linked to the blue backlit display. Even a small fan is provided which offers a big relief during those intense workouts. Another convenient feature allows you to plug in an I-pod or an MP3 player and it plays through the built in speakers. The quality of sound is not great, but the whole scenario is created to keep you amused during the workouts

Positive – Warranty, quality, stability, stride, power incline, and other features

Negative – Display, size

No wonders that Sole elliptical machines are all the rage amongst enthusiasts of home gym. The specifications and the number of features provided bring the Sole E35 elliptical trainer at par with other top of the line commercial ellipticals. This model has an edge over the Schwinn 430 and Kettler Verso CT 307. The other two models are much cheaper than its price tag of $1299 price tag.  But it offers far greater reliability and thus better value for money.

Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer Review

Elliptical Reviews

Sole Fitness is known for the high quality treadmills they deliver not only to households, but to the high class hotels worldwide. Their models received numerous Best Buy awards and are among best selling treadmills online. And these are not the treadmills that you buy for a chump change of $200 or $300. These are [...]

Sole Fitness is known for the high quality treadmills they deliver not only to households, but to the high class hotels worldwide. Their models received numerous Best Buy awards and are among best selling treadmills online. And these are not the treadmills that you buy for a chump change of $200 or $300. These are units that cost around $2,000. If people are prepared to give that much money for a treadmill, you know it is worth every cent. And the same thing goes for Sole elliptical trainers.

The primary goal of Sole Fitness is to provide elliptical trainers with good features and high quality at the price that would be affordable to large circle of consumers. One of these moderately priced units is a Sole E55. We have to say it is above medium class and it belongs to high quality products, although its price says mid class.

The first thing you will going to like about it is the 20 inch stride. It will allow you to make longer steps so even the taller users will find it comfortable for exercising. Other, lower priced ellipticals, will have 14 or 16 inch strides which is simply not enough for anything serious. But you won’t have constrained movement with this model. You will fell like actually walking and running.

One other thing you won’t notice right away, but it is important for a good, natural movement feel. It is a flywheel that has to be heavy in order to have a good workout routine. While most elliptical trainers have 14 or 16 lbs flywheels, Sole E55 is equipped with a 30lb flywheel. Its weight adds up to the smooth and natural elliptical motion. Pay attention what happens when you starting up or slowing down the machine. You will notice that it will gradually increase and decrease the speed, which is a sign of a quality elliptical trainer.

The weight of this model is giving more stable feel to the exerciser and will allow for a more strenuous workout. Sole E55 won’t allow any wobbling because of its stability and good design. A stable and smooth feel is all you are going to experience. The heavy duty rails and 4 rear wheels are addition that makes this elliptical trainer a high class product.

When it comes to quality guarantees, there is nothing like a good, long warranty. You get 5 years on parts and 2 years on labor. Compare that to one years warranties, not the mention those 90 days warranties, and you will realize what kind of product we have here. This means that you get at least two years with no hassles at all, just pure exercising and calorie burning routines. For under $2,000, that is a great value. Do not miss this opportunity, if you are serious about your health and exercising.

General Elliptical Trainer Comparison

General

How can you find the right elliptical trainer when there are so many of them out there? An elliptical trainers comparison will outline the best features to look for and compare those features of the trainers to the price. Most comparison features we chose are features found on elliptical trainers at the $1,000 price mark. [...]

How can you find the right elliptical trainer when there are so many of them out there? An elliptical trainers comparison will outline the best features to look for and compare those features of the trainers to the price. Most comparison features we chose are features found on elliptical trainers at the $1,000 price mark. Elliptical trainers are prone to breaking down if the quality isn’t good. It is worth the extra money to buy quality since it will last you longer and you will be able to meet your exercising goals.

You should take price as one of the most important considerations. However, as far as Elliptical trainers comparison is concerned, the best values for the money are in the $1,000 range. There are models that sell for $400.00 and less but are usually not of the best quality. These cheap brands are usually not strong enough to handle the day to day usage. Before you purchase one of those, you might just want to save up money and get a top notch elliptical trainers.

The best way to choose an elliptical machine is to actually use it. Depending on your fitness level and what you are trying to achieve, one elliptical trainers does not fit everyone. Visit retail stores that have several models on the floor that you can actually get on and try out the fit and the motion. Some of the things you want to look for are:

Stride length: – The stride length should be about 21″. Some models have a stride length of 14-18″

Motion: Should be smooth and steady. No wobbling or jerky movement. You should almost feel as if you are gliding.

Arms/ Handles: Look for handles that are designed well. Are the handrails convenient? When you grab them they should feel comfortable with your hands around them.

Pedals: Check what are the pedals made of and how well they are fitted to the machine. Some customers of elliptical trainers complain that the pedals on some
models are made of thin rubber. Look for a safety rim around the pedals

Noise: Check for noise. Get on the machine for at least 10 minutes. Listen for clanks and screeches from the machinery.

Resistance: You should be able to change the resistance with little effort. There should be
a wide range of resistance levels from easy to difficult to give you maximum benefits over a long time frame. Some models will have pre-programmed programs that adjust the difficulty automatically as you work out.

Warranty: An ideal warranty is longer than 90 days which is what most models offer. Even in the $1,000 price range the warranty can be 90 days. The ideal warranty is for at least 1 year for labor, 1-3 years for parts just in case something happens. Ask the dealer where you have to send the unit if repairs are required.

Stability: When you try out the elliptical trainer does it shake or wobble? You want smooth movement from the machine.

Extra features: A heart rate monitor may be included in the price or may cost a few dollars more. The heart monitor can automatically adjust your workout to keep you in your zone. Get an upper body workout while exercises your lower body. the handles on
the elliptical trainer provides this extra feature.

Elliptical trainers provide a very good workout for the whole body. There are some trainers that will calculate how many calories you are burning when you enter you weight into the machine. But the average is 500-600 calories per hour. Something like this can motivate you a lot, so you are advised to get one of these machines and meet your exercising goals.

Sole E25 Review

Elliptical Reviews

Sole E25 is an entry level elliptical trainer in the Sole series, where E35, E75 and Sole E95 are more feature packed and more expensive units. But do not think that this low-level Sole elliptical trainer is some wobbly machine that has nothing to offer. I know that the fitness equipment industry got us used [...]

Sole E25 is an entry level elliptical trainer in the Sole series, where E35, E75 and Sole E95 are more feature packed and more expensive units. But do not think that this low-level Sole elliptical trainer is some wobbly machine that has nothing to offer. I know that the fitness equipment industry got us used to see budget products as terrible choices.

sole e25

This brand recognized this issue and instantly decided not to enter into lowest end of the market because that may easily ruin their popularity and reputation. They are known as a quality brand that offers their products to world hotels, and selling products to low level market would give the wrong idea to many customers.

This is why their machine, Sole E25, is priced just around $1,000, which is high when compared to some trainers that are sold for $200. Anything under the 1k actually has to compromise the quality of production. That is the real truth and do not let anyone tell you otherwise. Just imagine how would a Mercedes look like if the engineers had to make it for 3 times less cost. From the outside it would like a Mercedes, but the inside would be a different story, It would break and malfunction a lot more nad would soon finish in the junk yard.

A quality Sole elliptical trainer has a fantastic 20″ stride length and a 2 degree foot pedal that will reduce ankle strain. You won’t find these features even on some high priced models from other brands. And a 20 inch stride length is really a fine thing to enjoy in, you will not get it for less then $1,000.

Sole E25 is motioned by magnetic break system, it has 16 levels of resistance that you can use. A 19lbs flywheel gives a smooth and natural motion to the machine and you will notice that the elliptical trainer provides a fantastic feel during all resistance levels.

E25 is packed with features that are making it quite a desirable product. The warranty is very promising and you can be sure that this exercise equipment unit will last you for a long time. Just compare it with other models in this price level, and you will see what you are getting for affordable $1,000.

New Sole Elliptical Trainers

General

Sole elliptical trainers are relatively new to the elliptical market, so you may or may not have heard of the brand before now. However, these elliptical trainers are growing in popularity very quickly due to their high quality and great warranty. If you have visited a Hilton hotel lately and requested in room fitness, you [...]

Sole elliptical trainers are relatively new to the elliptical market, so you may or may not have heard of the brand before now. However, these elliptical trainers are growing in popularity very quickly due to their high quality and great warranty. If you have visited a Hilton hotel lately and requested in room fitness, you may have noticed that the elliptical trainers they provide are manufactured by Sole. Sole elliptical trainers are becoming more widely recognized due to their reputation for quality and durability.

Sole Elliptical

If you are thinking of purchasing an elliptical trainer for your fitness needs, one of the things that you will want to consider is the warranty, and Sole provides one of the best. You can be sure that a company that provides such a warranty is willing to stake its reputation on the quality and durability of their product. The warranty includes five years coverage on parts and electronics and two years for labor. Even some of the more expensive elliptical trainer models do not offer such a warranty.

One of the best things about the Sole elliptical trainers is that they offer proper alignment for the feet, which is a vital concern as improper body alignment can cause injuries. And if you have ever exercised using an elliptical trainer, then you know that your alignment can be out of balance, especially on the inexpensive, less durable models. The footpads on Sole elliptical trainers are set at a two degree inward angle allowing for proper alignment when you are exercising, effectively minimizing injury concerns.

One of the complaints of many users of elliptical trainers and home fitness equipments in general is weight limit. Now, how is an overweight 330 pound individual supposed to exercise on some of the less durable models with only a 250 pound weight capacity? It is very discouraging. Sole elliptical trainers eliminate this concern with their generous 400 pound weight capacity. As a matter of fact, Sole elliptical trainers are the only machine that allow for this type of weight capacity. This is great news for those who are extremely overweight and wish to exercise in comfort.

Taller individuals will be happy to know that one of the features of Sole elliptical trainers is a stride length that reaches up to twenty inches – many other machines pale in comparison. Most elliptical trainers only offer stride lengths of twelve to sixteen inches.

You can own a Sole elliptical trainer for under $1700, which is excellent for the features and the quality. Just compare the Sole elliptical trainer with other comparable machines and you will see that Sole provides a quality product for what can be considered a bargain. If you are considering adding an elliptical trainer to your workout equipment, then the Sole elliptical trainer is definitely worth perusing.