Horizon Elite E9 Elliptical Review

The Elite E9 is a true winner in the fitness community, thanks to its commercial design and durability combined with the comfort of working out in your own home. You can avoid many injuries and soreness common with repetitive workouts thanks to the ergonomic care that has gone into this elliptical. The six star platform commands proper body positioning, removing the temptation to slump or strain while getting through your daily workout. You will also effectively reach your calorie burning goals thanks to the accountability of ViaFit. This connective program transfers your user stats to your mobile device for easy reference.

Our Favorite Features

Some of our favorite parts of the Horizon Elite E9 elliptical:

• Virtual Active entertainment syncs to the speed and intensity you set for that specific workout.
• Keep track of how many calories you burn thanks to ViaFit connectivity, as well as a display screen that shows stats in real time as you are working out.
• Full-color console with interactive capabilities
• Great warranty – lifetime on frame, five years on parts and two years on labor
• Polar heart rate monitoring is much more accurate than typical handlebar grip readings
• Reasonable price range
• Heavy flywheel for easy, smooth rides.

Horizon Elite E9 Elliptical - Notable Specs:

Overall Rating:	4-stars
Compact / Folding:	No
Incline:	10 Degrees
Stride Length:	20 inches
Flywheel:	30 LBS
Programs:	Workout tracking calendar + 44 programs
Fan:	Yes
Weight Capacity:	350 LBS
Dimensions:	75" L x 24" W x 66" H

Our Least Favorite Features

A few downsides to the Elite E9 elliptical machine:

• You will need to buy into additional features like Virtual Active and ViaFit in order to get the full experience with this machine.
• Stationary stride length is not popular with users of smaller or taller statures. This machine is definitely designed for average-height folks.

The Bottom Line

When you are on the hunt for advanced features without a hefty price tag, the Horizon Elite E9 is a great choice. The flywheel is a weighty 30 pounds, which truly keeps things smooth and stable, which is something other manufacturers simply claim. With a full-color display console, you can stream workout terrains and view your progress as you exercise. The impressive ViaFit connectivity option also allows you to coordinate your mobile devices with your fitness routine, providing you with the facts and figures you need to stay accountable to your goals. The Elite E9 comes with Polar heart rate monitoring, the most popular choice for home ellipticals. Handlebar grips are not always the most accurate, making the wireless chest strap option even more inviting. The warranty on the Elite E9 is really generous, even offering two years on labor. This is almost unheard of for a machine in this price range, so you can feel confident about purchasing the elliptical that delivers results, but also promises to hang in there for the long haul.