Elliptical machines provide good cardiovascular workouts that combine both upper body and lower body workouts into one simple motion. One of the most distinct advantages of elliptical machines, like the Schwinn 431 Elliptical, is that they provide an impact free workout. The Schwinn 431 Elliptical is designed to emulate your body’s natural motion while providing complete support at the foot, specifically your heel, which eliminates impact on your knees and joints during exercise.
The Schwinn 431 Elliptical’s cardio workout will help to increase your lung and heart capacity with regular use. Each and every workout will help to condition these muscles, while burning calories at the same time. It is possible to get into very good shape with the 431 elliptical, without causing the damage that traditional running or jogging inflicts on your body.
The Schwinn 431 Elliptical features an 18″ stride, and the ability to move both forwards and backwards, maximizing the muscles that you are able to work during your exercise. There are a large number of programs on the 431 elliptical that allow you to base your workout on your target heartrate, calories burned, distance, time, or to create your own set of goals and variables.
In addition to the program features of the 431, the entire unit was designed with the user in mind, with such features as quiet operation, essential for many home users, oversized water-bottle holder, mp3/ipod holder, towel hook and magazine rack. The Schwinn 431 also features a small footprint of 59×26x68 (LxWxH), so that it can be stored in just about any room in your home.
Take a look at this complete list of the Schwinn 431 Elliptical’s features to get a better idea of what’s included in this powerful machine.
Schwinn 431 Elliptical Specifications
- 19 workout programs
- 3 speed adjustable fan
- MP3 holder
- Water bottle holder
- Towel hook
- Dimensions (59″L x 26″W x 68″H)
- 25 lb. steel flywheel and computer controlled drive system
- Biomechanically designed linkages to provide a comfortable movement of the foot
- 18″ fixed stride length
- Both fixed & moving handlebars
- Workout programs – Manual, 10 Profile, Calorie Goal, Time Trial, 3 Heart Rate Control, Fitness Test, 2 Custom
- Programs for recovery, results & bmi
- Blue backlit lcd display
- Can display Time, Interval Time, RPM, Watts, Distance, Pulse, Speed, Calories, Resistance
- Heart rate monitor in handle grips
- 15yr warranty on frame
- 2yr warranty on parts
- 1yr warranty on electronics
- 6mo warranty on wear parts
- 90 day warranty on labor
- Elliptical Machine Weight – 172 lbs
- Maximum User Weight – 300 lbs
- Wheels on elliptical machine for easy transport
- Rack to hold magazines/books
Elliptical Machine Uses & Advantages
The use of elliptical machines is one of the most popular trends in health and fitness today. The major advantage is that these units provide a very low impact workout for the user. This is important for people what are going to be working out on a regular basis, as everyone should. Over time, the muscles, bone & connecting tissues in your joints can all wear down. This wearing causes weakness that will lead to increased suceptibility to injury. This is a major problem that has been addressed by these elliptical machines.
By creating a motion that emulates your natural stride during walk or run, an elliptical machine works with your body, rather than against it, as some machines (especially resistance machines) do. In addition to this, an elliptical machine will support your body through the full range of motion. There is no jarring impact as your foot slams against the concrete or the surface track of a treadmill. During the entire movement, you’re supported & aren’t exposed to these high impact & repetitious forces. Because of this, many people are getting off the treadmill & jogging path & getting on ellipticals.
In addition to the lowered impact that they provide, ellipticals allow users to maximize their workout with the inclusion of the moving handlebars that are common on most units. This allows you to incorporate your upper body into your routine and tackle both upper and lower body in the same exercise. If you haven’t tried an elliptical yet, you should give it a shot, they’re very powerful, comfortable & effective.