Ironman 500e Magnetic Resistance DLX Programmable EKG Elliptical Machine

by IronMan

Product Features

• Includes 16 resistance levels and 12 preset programs to fine tune your workout
• Monitor displays time, distance, calories burned, heart rate, speed, and RPM to help track your workout progress
• A 17-1/2-inch stride length and magnetic resistance offer a smooth, full-body motion
• Manufacturer's warranty: frame - lifetime; parts - one year
• Features a large two-window LCD monitor with matrix, water bottle holder, and EKG grip pulse

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Constructed of solid steel, this cross-training, low-impact elliptical trainer from Ironman offers magnetic, friction-free resistance with 16 varying levels. With its smooth and natural motion, this elliptical trainer helps improve balance, muscular strength, and flexibility. By simulating walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, this machine utilizes both arms and legs with dual action handrails and pedals for an upper and lower body workout, while allowing movement in a smooth and fluid manner.

The Ironman 500e Magnetic Resistance DLX Programmable EKG Elliptical Machine also features automatic resistance control, forward and reverse capability, a 17-1/2-inch stride, water bottle holder, sealed bearings, and extra-large foot plates for comfort. An LCD monitor allows you to track your metrics while you exercise by displaying time, distance, calories burned, heart rate, speed and RPM.

Feature Detail:

Ironman 500e's console displays time, distance, calories burned, heart rate, speed, and RPM

• Measures 80 inches long by 26 inches wide by 65 inches tall
• 300-pound maximum user weight
• 110 volt power required
• 16 resistance levels
• Console displays time, distance, calories burned, heart rate, speed, and RPM
• Solid steel frame
• Dual-action handrails and pedals
• Extra-large foot plates
• Sealed bearings
• Fixed incline
• Magnetic resistance
• Automatic resistance control
• EKG grip pulse
• Machine weighs 190 pounds

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.

What's in the Box?
Ironman 500e elliptical trainer, EKG grip, user manual

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime; parts - one year

Product Description

Experience the hottest Ironman elliptical of the season: the Ironman 500e Magnetic resistance, programmable elliptical machine. Smooth full-body motion is fully achievable across 16 resistance levels, with forward and reverse directions possible. Dual action handrails get the whole body involved. Built-in EKG pulse grip sensor allows the unit to measure your heart rate while working out, giving you instant feedback and the ability to train at the level needed for your goals. Includes 12 pre-set workout programs plus 2 heart rate programs. Maximum user weight of 300 lbs. Long 17.5 inch stride length. Large two window LCD display with performance track matrix included. Requires access to 110V power.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 80 x 65 x 26 inches
• Shipping Weight: 199.9 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B0006U64VI
• Item model number: 500E
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #846,561 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good, March 15, 2005

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Geoff (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

When shopping for an elliptical machine a month ago I was disappointed that there were not any reviews on Amazon. I went about the process by going to several stores and testing out the floor models. I found a great variance in quality, feel and basic functionality. I narrowed my search to one that has a forward mounted wheel, quiet operation, arm movements that seemed to feel right and excellent build quality. The Ironman satisfies these requirements. We have only used the machine about ten times so far but the operation is whisper quiet and it appears to be of great build quality. No components feel loose or cheap. The arm movements are very natural although not perfect. One thing missing is the incline feature but that is not something I use anyway. In order to get a better machine I would've had to spend over $1600 so for the money this one is great. Another great thing about this product is the range of difficulty. It truly goes from easy to very difficult where I noticed some machines tend to be on the easy side.

I compared this to many machines in stores like Nordictrac (very disappointing), bodysculpture, horizon, new balance and proform. The Ironman seemed to be one of the best. Hopefully it will continue to function like it has as a new machine.

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excelent, September 20, 2005

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PBJ "PBJ" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ironman 500e Magnetic Resistance DLX Programmable EKG Elliptical Machine (Sports)

the machine is very well made, sturdy, super quiet, had it for over a week and I am very happy with it. One star less for unprogramble resistance based on weight. Also one must hold the grip to monitor the pulse, that is not well done. It does excelent job!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Workout!, March 27, 2006

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Ronald D. Abraytis "You Can Can Can Too" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ironman 500e Magnetic Resistance DLX Programmable EKG Elliptical Machine (Sports)

This machine is even better than I hoped. It is very heavy and sturdy. The range of movement feels a lot like the ellipticals in my health club. It is fully programmable and very quiet.