FreeMotion Freestrider s5.6 with 35-Inch Variable Stride

by FreeMotion

Product Features

• Freestrider Dimensions: 57in L x 29in W x 68in H / Weighs: 190 lbs.
• Cushioned Foot Pedals: Cushioned Gel Pads for extra comfort
• Variable Stride Length: Up to 35in of natural striding motion in a small footprint. YOU define your stride. This patent-pending machine blends the low-impact stride of ellipticals and the calorie burn from incline training. Unique footpath allows you to engage your hamstrings and glutes for more muscle activation and calorie burning than walking and running. Regardless of your height, you are free to move through YOUR natural range of motion.
• Resistance: 12 Levels of Resistance / Custom-designed ERS (Electromagnetic Resistance System) applies consistent resistance to the flywheel for low-impact workout that effectively targets individual fitness needs
• Display: 160 x 100 Graphical Display, 3 Windows with Dedicated Stride Ladder; Displays: Distance, Time, Calories, Calories per Hour, Pulse, Vertical Feet, Resistance, RPM

Product Description

The patent-pending FreeMotion Stride s5.6 innovatively combines the low-impact stride of an elliptical with the calorie burn of an incline trainer. YOU define your stride with the unique variable stride feature. No other cardio machine offers up to 35in of natural striding motion in a small footprint. This unique footpath allows you to engage your hamstrings and glutes for more muscle activation and calorie burning than walking and running. The variable stride and gel cushioned foot pedals allow you the freedom and comfort to move through your own natural range of motion. With 12 levels of the custom-designed Electromagnetic Resistance System, you receive consistent resistance that guarantees an intense, aerobic workout. Make easy adjustments by simply pressing a button on the console, or scroll through intervals with buttons on the moving arms. Choose and vary your resistance level to target your individual fitness needs without the joint stress or damage caused by impact. The sophisticated workout display console monitors the number of calories burned, calories burned per hour, distance, time, pulse, vertical feet, resistance, and RPM. The ingenious Stride Ladder tracks your stride in real time and indicates where you are in your workout. This feature will tell you to kick it up or cool it down, so you can meet your fitness goals every time! The smart FreeMotion Strider is also iFIT SD card compatible and includes 8 preset stride workouts and 8 body zone workouts for guaranteed effective aerobic and fitness training. And, you can plug in and rock out with the premium sound quality of your integrated speaker system! Workout to your favorite tunes by plugging in your iPOD, CD or MP3 player! Always keep cool and comfortable no matter how you bend, flex or move with the integrated fan. Stride, glide and climb your way to a stronger, leaner more sculpted body with the Strider 5.6 from FreeMotion!

Product Details

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• ASIN: B001R016IC
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,836 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful machine...worse customer service, December 1, 2010

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Dave A (Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FreeMotion Freestrider s5.6 with 35-Inch Variable Stride (Misc.)

I never write reviews but felt compelled to write one for the Freemotion f5.6 and its manufacturer, ICON Health & Fitness Inc. due to the awful experience I am having with this "lemon" of a machine. I purchased it in September 2010 from FitnessBlowout and it took a month to get delivered. In the two months that I have had it, it has not worked properly once. First it was the track Shield would not align properly, causing the wheel to scrape along the track shield. This apparently is a known issue because they had a replacement kit to send out. Next it was a screw on the handlebar that would not stay tightened. The solution for this was to glue it in place...how long do they expect that to work??? Incidentally, the same thing is happening on the opposite side. Last but not least, the power cord is faulty. The display turns on and off randomly. ICON is going to send a replacement per the warranty but will not expedite shipping unless I pay for it. According to customer service, that's the company's policy - no exceptions.

So to recap, I paid $1200 for a piece of exercise equipment that has not worked properly once in 2 months and rather than spend $15 to overnight the part to me and resolve the issue ICON Health & Fitness has decided to further agitate an already severely agitated customer. It boggles my mind how incredibly short-sighted some companies can be.

My advice would be to keep looking for a piece of equipment with a better (and longer) track record and a manufacturer that actually believes the customer comes first...I wish I did.

30 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great Design, Excellent Workout but full of bugs, November 15, 2009

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Wes Mouch (Baltimore, Md) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FreeMotion Freestrider s5.6 with 35-Inch Variable Stride (Misc.)

This is a brand new product and it is the product you have been waiting for. The 35" stride is a full leg stride and an excellent workout.

The programming is good not great but good.

The problem is that the software has bugs. The sensors have bugs and the unit itself, it has bugs too. We've had technicians out twice and are about to call them again.

When they get the bugs fixed wow this will be a great machine. Until then wait.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great machine, great workout, August 11, 2010

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Ana Garcia "Tango" (Crofton, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: FreeMotion Freestrider s5.6 with 35-Inch Variable Stride (Misc.)

Delivery - allow for 2 to 3 weeks - especially if "free delivery"

Assembly - my machine came partially assembled. only parts I needed to put together was the bar handles (handles that read heart rate), bar where console seats and plastic covers for joints/screw covers. It is recommended for two people to put this machine together, but I was able to do it all by myself. It took me almost 3 hrs. You must be very careful when handling the wires - take your time, you do not want to damage any of the pins, otherwise you will experience problems with the console.

The workout - I think this machine delivers what it promise. You can definately burn over 1,000 calories per hour. it has various pre-programed workouts -they are fun and make the time go by fast, you can try a differnt work out everyday. the fan helps you stay cool. I normally have a hard time breaking a sweat, not with this machine. I think this machine would work well for a short or tall person, the stride allows for a low impact, no stress on joints work out. i normally experience ankle pain when using eliptical machines, but not with this one.

I would recommend this machine - its fun, easy to use and will deliver all that it promises. Also its size is pretty compact given the quality of this machine.