- Compact elliptical trainer works both legs and upper body
- Eight levels of manual resistance
- Four LCD windows show time, distance, and calories; thumb pulse EKG monitor
- Weight capacity of 275 pounds
- Five-year frame warranty, three years for brake
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Product Description
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Bring the gym into your home and get an efficient, affordable workout with the Merit 710E elliptical trainer, with eight levels of manual resistance. It features an easy-to-operate computer console with four LCD windows showing time, calories burned, speed, and distance. You can also check your heart rate via the thumb pulse EKG monitor. The pivoting foot pads have a textured surface for a firm grip to your feet, and this machine has a 275-pound weight capacity.
Specifications:
- Manual resistance with 1 to 8 range
- Flywheel: 4.5 kilograms
- Step-on height: 9 inches
- Stride length: 16 inches
- Crank arm length: 8 inches
- Pivoting foot pad
- Pedal spacing: 270 millimeters / 10.6 inches
- Weight capacity: 250 pounds
Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - 5 years; brake - 3 years; parts and labor - 90 days
About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.
Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.
Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.
About Merit Fitness
Merit Fitness is part of Johnson Health Tech, one of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. They are committed to designing, engineering, and manufacturing superior products for health clubs and homes. Johnson’s manufacturing facilities rank among the most sophisticated in the industry, with an intricate mix of robotics and skilled workers that maintain the highest standards of accuracy and quality. Every stage of manufacturing has a testing phase and 10 percent of Merit’s products go through a rigorous quality inspection that includes completely taking them apart and reassembling them.
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Merit Fitness 710E Elliptical Trainer with Heart Rate Monitor and EZ-For-One Assembly
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!,
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This review is from: Merit 710E Elliptical Trainer (Sports)
Simply put, this is a great elliptical trianer. I was impressed upon taking it out of the box. It was the easiest piece of equipment that I have ever put toghether. Each step had its hardware in a separate bag (bag 1, bat 2, etc.) and all of the tools needed to complete the assembly were included.
I wasn't sure if I would enjoy the workout after years using a stationary bike that finally bit the dust, but it provides a much better overall workout. The only complaint that I have is that I don't like the location of the water bottle holder. The warranty is also much better than any elliptical in the same price range, which was the primary reason I bought it. If you're in the market for an elliptical, I urge you to consider the Merit Fitness 710E.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Price for Your Money,
By Sam (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Merit 710E Elliptical Trainer (Sports)
My husband and I were looking at some ellipticals to buy before we decided to buy this one. We didn't buy it from amazon but from local sports store, Dunham's Sport.
We were eye balling at Horizon EX-65 before but stumbled by the price that is too far from our cash range. So, we were trying this model from them. After trying for a while in the store also compare them with other ellipticals on the display, we finally agree to bring home this one. The feeling from both of them almost the same. We barely feel any difference, of course the EX-65 have more features but since we only wanted to have something to help us exercise instead make our wallet empty, we choose this one. All the parts needed including hardware and instructions are very clear. We assemble this only within 1 hour. The warranty is not that bad either. After using it for about 1 week now, we can say that this is really nice for the price. We got it little bit less than from the price in here and we also bought the mat from the store + taxes. You might experience sore knees and ankles, specially if you never exercise or working out before. My husband and I were both enjoying it though. When our knees and ankles hurt, we pause and continue immediately. This thing really makes you sweat! and red like tomatoes! Conclusion: this elliptical is perfect! and definitely make us really working out! We recommend this to everyone who looking for something that is not too much to pay for but yet give the same impact.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible Machine and customer service,
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This review is from: Merit 710E Elliptical Trainer (Sports)
After having this elliiptical trainer for several months I must say I am very dissapointed with this product and this company. After a month there was a problem with one of the pedals. I called the service line because it is under warranty and the company never answers calls. I was "on hold" waiting for the next availbale operator for over an hour. I finally decided to give up and leave a message and an operator did not get back to me two days! Finally after another week Merit did send a technician. The problem was fixed for about a month until the same problem reoccurred. I called Merit again, waited days for a call back, only to be told that my machine is no longer under warranty and would have to pay for all further repairs.
This company has no customer service and their products are substandard.
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