Schwinn 520 Recumbent Elliptical Trainer Review
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The machine took about two hours for my husband and son-in-law to assemble. This arrives in a large, heavy shipping cardboard box so plan ahead for how you will get it into your home and where you want to do the assembly. It comes with an assembly manual which consists mostly of pictures, but still it is very well thought out. If you follow along in the proper sequence, the machine will go together easily. The tools are provided, all the small parts such as screws and washers are attached to heavy cardboard and locked in place with heavy plastic with labels identifying each part by name. Cutting that plastic away will take almost as long as assembling the machine. You will also need to provide 2AA batteries for the console and a box cutter to open the shipping carton. There is a warning that this machine contains magnets and that may be a problem for anyone with a medical device such as a pacemaker. There is also a warning for consumers in the state of California regarding packaging and components judged (by the state) to be cancer causing. There is no electrical connection necessary for this machine. The instructions do recommend having two people put it together because some of the pieces are very heavy and unwieldy if trying to handle them alone. A word of caution here; the console attaches to one side of the machine and because it stands out away from the machine it might make it difficult (or in our case impossible) to go through a narrow doorway. We had to remove the console and reattach it when the machine was in the room we wanted it in. Simple enough to do. Once you have placed the machine where you want it make sure you use the mechanisms on the bottom to level it. The maximum weight for use on this machine is 300 pounds and the manufacturer does not recommend it be used by anyone under 14 years of age. Don't ask me why 14 because I have absolutely no idea!
This machine has a fixed 14" non-adjustable stride length. The machine takes up approximately 55" x 38" of floor space. These are not exact measurements, consult the information on the product page for the exact dimensions. The foot-plates are very large (8.5" wide x 14" long) in order to accommodate all different sizes of feet. The contoured seat back is ventilated for user comfort and it also enables you to maintain good posture. The seat portion looked a little unusual, almost like half a seat, but once I began to use the machine I realized that you don't need any more "seat" because your upper thighs are moving the whole time you are using the machine. The pedaling action produces a cooling fan breeze which helps with keeping me cool while I'm pedaling. The Airdyne system used is very quiet, but it is not silent. I can very easily hear the video playing on my Kindle Fire while I pedal and people in the next room cannot tell I'm doing my exercise. Also, and this is just for dog owners, this machine (unlike another exercise device I own) does not hurt my dogs ears when it is in operation.
Now some information about the console:
Why, why, why, did Schwinn not supply a better console with this machine? It requires two batteries to use, but the functions are really overly simple. First, it is almost impossible to read the printing on the front of the console because the print is so faint and small that I had to get out a flashlight and magnifying glass to read what the four buttons were to be used for. If there is a way to increase the LCD lighting, then I can't find it. There are NO instructions regarding the console in the assembly manual except how to put it together and then mount it on the machine. There is NO owners manual provided with this machine and when I went to www.schwinnfitnessdotcom/manual as suggested in the assembly manual it was to find that this product is so new that there is no owners manual yet available (as of the date of this review). The console has a constantly scrolling display while the machine is in use which moves through all the information. On my console they are time, calories, distance, speed, heart rate, and RPM in that order. (Just for information, on the website the information shows distance and speed in reverse order to what is on my console.) There are four buttons. The first is to begin/pause, the second to resume/lock-on all or individual functions, the third moves backward through the functions, the fourth moves forward through the functions. According to the website there are three programmable workout programs. Evidently they mean you can pause it, you can wait until one function shows on the screen and then "lock" it in place (if you specifically want to keep track of one function), and you can advance backward or forward through the functions. The way to increase the intensity of your workout is to pedal faster -- not to program in any resistance. There is no on/off switch, the machine goes into sleep mode if there is no movement of the pedals for five minutes. It immediately wakes up with any movement of the pedals. I have not been able to find any way to store previous workout information.
I really enjoy using this machine. I had never used an elliptical of any type before, but this reclined or recumbent style seemed the best way for me to gentle myself into using this type of machine. It does not "hurt" at all to use the machine, my hip joints, knees, or ankles, although I can assure you that I do get quite a workout. Just a little hint though, if you get "lazy" with the placement of your legs and feet you will begin to have some twinges of discomfort in your knees. The first few times of using the machine I had to concentrate to maintain proper positioning of my legs and not get sloppy or overly relaxed. I have had no problem situating the seat at the proper distance from the pedals for maximum effectiveness even though I am considered on the short side height wise (5'3"). My husband, who is over 6' tall, also has no problem with adjusting the seat for his much longer legs. Moving the seat is simple and easily done. The heart rate sensors in the handlebars will not register a heart rate unless both hands are on the bars and even then you have to hold them for a long period of time to show elevated heart rate. There is a very small shelf in the middle of the console where I place my Kindle but I'm a little worried that it might slide off. There is a drink bottle holder on the left side of the machine. I plan to use this machine as recommended by my doctor and to set goals for myself which will change as I become more proficient in using it. It is a very well made machine and I expect it to give me many years of quality exercise.
EDIT: December 31, 2012 --- my husband has been experimenting with the console and he has found that you can pre-program in goals for a single workout in time, distance, and calories expended. The program is not retained in memory when the workout ends. He has shown me how to set the goals but I prefer to build up my endurance slowly, without any pressure to meet a specific goal. After I've gotten more accustomed to the machine and have more stamina I may decide to pre-set a program. I still think some instructions would have been helpful and a Schwinn flashlight would come in very handy when trying to read that console. Eventually you will memorize which setting you are on by the position it is in on the console.
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Schwinn 520 Recumbent Elliptical Trainer Price
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Schwinn 520 Recumbent Elliptical Trainer Detail
- Shipping Weight: 108 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
- Origin: China
- Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
- ASIN: B008JA2P9W
- Item model number: 100251
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