ProForm Smart Strider Elliptical Review

ProForm’s SmartStrider Series of elliptical trainers are built for convenience, and designed to be adaptable for in-home use. There are three models in the series: the entry-level 535 model, the mid-range 735 model, and the elite 935 model. These treadmills range in price from $799 to $1,299.

Our Favorite Features

• Easy to use SpaceSaver folding frames for easy storage
• Designed with commercial-grade steel frames and oversized pedals
• Quiet operation with Silent Magnetic Resistance (SMR)
• Lightweight, compact frame
• All of these models are under $1,500, making this series an affordable and cost-effective choice
• Lots of program variety offers something for everyone

 Our Least Favorite Features

• Light flywheel weights affect the durability of the trainers
• Fixed, shorter stride of 18” is not easily adaptable for everyone
• Compact design can be an issue for taller or heavier people

The Bottom Line

This series of treadmills by ProForm are fairly affordable and great for in-home use with the folding frames and lightweight, compact design. The consoles are also very easy to use and come with the basics as well as great program variety that make these models adaptable for multiple users. However; the stride is fixed at a length that might not be ideal for all users and the flywheel weights are fairly light. So, the bottom line is that the SmartStrider Series of elliptical trainers are fairly reliable and a nice cost-effective choice, but you do sacrifice a few performance features that other models have.