Sole E25 Elliptical Trainer Review

Here's our Sole E25 Elliptical Trainer Review . . .

Just like many other models of home exercise equipment coming out from Sole Fitness, the e25 elliptical has received a "Best Buy" award for its price range now that it is being sold at or under the $1,000 mark. This is considered a high quality budget piece of machinery that has many convenience and design features that stand out in this lower end of the market.

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Sole E25 Elliptical Trainer	Key Features
	20 inch stride length can accommodate taller users
	Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Resistance: 16 resistance levels
	Tracks Time, Distance, Calories, Resistance Levels
	Manual incline adjusts from 15 to 30 degrees
	6 standard programs; 1 user-defined program
	Audio system compatible with MP3 players (iPod, etc)
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Sole E25 Elliptical Trainer Review - Benefits

The most substantial benefits with this model are the convenience features, which do not always come with an elliptical machine in this lower price range.

Stay cool . . .

For starters, there is a built-in fan to ensure you stay cool during longer workouts and a built-in water bottle holder to prevent interruptions in workouts for hydration.

There is also a MP3 player connection with a speaker system built into the console. While some consumer reviewers complain that the speaker quality is not top notch, it is a luxury to find a lower end elliptical trainer with this feature included at all.

Low-impact . . .

There are also some benefits to some of the design elements of this model. The foot treads are designed to reduce stress on the knees and ankles, which comes from the typical angle of the pedals on most lower priced ellipticals. The foot treads move forward as well as backward and operate extremely quiet, thanks to a superior quality drive system.

These pedals also allow a stride length up to 20 inches, which is more than adequate for most user heights.

Backlit LED Console . . .

The blue backlit LED console is a decent size and offers the basic feedback for each workout. It is not as impressive or easy to read as other consoles on more advanced models, but it is satisfactory for the price range.

Most users will also get a great workout on this machine, given it comes with 10 preprogrammed workouts and 16 levels of resistance. There are also moving handles which deliver a full body workout.

Sole E25 Elliptical Trainer Review - Disadvantages

Lack of Stability at Higher Speeds . . .

This model runs rather smooth when compared with many other elliptical in the lower end of the market and it is suitable for users up to 325 pounds.

That said, at higher speeds, users in the heavier end of that weight range feel some shaking or a slight lack of stability. Heavier users may want to consider getting the more advanced Sole e95 which has a steadier frame and is more secure for heavier users going at the higher speeds.

Manual Incline . . .

While this model does come with an incline capability of up to 30 degrees, it is not electronically controlled. This means the machine must be stopped so the user can manually lift the incline, which prevents changing this feature during the workout for interval training.

One other feature that many consumers find lacking is the ability to continuously monitor heart rates or perform heart rate based workouts. These are features not common in this price range, but which can be found on the e95 and other higher priced models.

Sole E25 Elliptical Trainer - Features/Specifications

Assembled Dimensions: 71 by 27 by 68 inches (L x W x H)

Product Weight: 189 lbs

Stride Length: 20 inches

Front Drive

Steel Frame

Resistance Type: ECB Magnetic

Adjustable Pedals: 3-Position Pin

Articulating Pedals

Flywheel: 23 pounds

Resistance Levels: 16

Pulse Grips

Display Type: Small LCD, Blue

Heart Rate Telemetry Belt Included

Workout Metrics Data: Time, Distance, Calories, Levels

Audio System: Yes

Incline: Manual (adjusts from 15 to 30 degrees)

Six Standard Programs

One User-Defined Program

Cooling Fans: Standard

Water Bottle Holder: Yes

Rear Rail Shroud: Yes

Weight Capacity: 325 pounds

Sole E25 Ellliptical Trainer - Warranty Details

The e25 elliptical does come with the exceptional lifetime warranty on the frame, but has only 3 years on parts and electronics and 1 year on labor.

Sole E25 Elliptical Trainer - Summary

Overall, the Sole E25 Elliptical Trainer is an impressive offering for this lower price range of the market. When you compare this model to similar elliptical trainers in this price market it stands out, but it is definitely a budget-conscious offering from Sole.

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