Nautilus E514 Elliptical Trainer Review

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(More customer reviews)In short, the Nautilus E514 is an excellent elliptical. I live in a condo and wanted a piece of exercise equipment that was quiet and relatively compact. This immediately ruled out a treadmill and a bike just seemed too boring, so I decided on an elliptical. I looked online to read reviews and identified several models that were generally given good scores; however, because there was no consensus I decided to stop at a nearby Dick's Sporting Goods to test some of the equipment first hand. I am lucky I did. Initially, I was leaning towards and AudioStrider, but it turned out to be quite wobbly. As a result, I started testing some of the more expensive ellipticals that were on display. As most of the online reviews had said, the ellipticals that were over [...] were much more sturdy. They also had additional features such as variable strides and inclines. However, the problem was that they were enormous, typically ~80" in length, which was just too big for my apartment. That is when I noticed the E514. It was only ~60" long and felt extremely sturdy. It was also very quiet, ran smoothly, and included a chest strap with telemetry, which I thought was cool. Well, needless to say I went with the E514 and have been extremely happy with my purchase. I have been working out regularly for two months now and the E514 still feels sturdy and smooth and it is still very quiet. I have not used the chest strap much but it seems to work fairly well. In contrast, the handle bar monitor seems to have a slow response, but this does not really affect my workouts. I should also mention that the E514 was extremely easy to put together, taking less than 2 hrs if I remember correctly, and came with very clear instructions. My only complaint about the E514 is that it does not have a variable stride, but this is minor. The 18" stride normally feels fine (note, I am 5'10". 175lbs). It is only when I am trying to sprint for the final minute of my workout that it feels a little short. Overall, this is an excellent elliptical and I highly recommend it.

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Ideal for the home gym for fitness enthusiasts of any skill level, the Nautilus E514 provides an effective cardiovascular workout by combining upper and lower body flexibility and coordination into one impact-free motion. It offers smooth, biomechanically-correct design and comfort features, enhanced programming, and integrated Polar heart rate systems for superior workouts. Other features include 16 computer-controlled resistance levels, 20 total workout programs for workout variety, and a natural-feeling 18-inch stride.
Elliptical trainers emulate the natural motion of your foot while supporting your heel throughout the stride, making them much easier on your knees and joints. In addition to feeling more natural while working out, regular use on elliptical trainers will increase heart and lung capacity while improving your health (and burning calories at the same time).

Features and Specifications:

7 profile courses--variety to help keep you motivated for the results you want
4 Polar heart rate programs, with telemetry, grip and chest belt (included)
2 programmable user profiles to customize your own courses and track your progress
Electronically controlled magnetic resistance system for a smooth and efficient workout
Blue backlit LCD display with an easy to read console
Powerful fan and multi-point console adjustments--all biomechanically designed and inspired by the Nautilus equipment you see in a gym
Oversized deluxe footpads
18-inch stride length and ergonomic elliptical path, ideal for most users
Water bottle holder
Magazine rack
Transport wheels
16 resistance levels
Eddy Current Brake (ECB) resistance system
18-inch stride length
Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
Maximum user weight: 300 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty 10 years on the frame, 2 years on parts, 1 year on electronics, 6 months on wear parts, 6 months on labor

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