Schwinn Elliptical 430 vs 470

Elliptical fitness machines stand out among all the other types of fitness equipment. It’s a kind fo a crossover between a treadmill and a stepper. During the relatively short time they’ve been on the market, elliptical fitness trainers managed to recommend themselves as quite efficient.

These workout machines are great for those who seek to lose some weight or tone up their bodies. One of the great things about them is the fact that they are small enough to fit in your home gym even if you don’t have much space.

Elliptical Exercise Machines: General Information

Ellipticals include two-foot pedals connected to handlebars. When you use the machine, your feet move on an elliptical trajectory, hence the name. As exercise bikes are designed to simulate cycling, ellipticals are designed to simulate walking, running, or climbing.

But unlike actual climbing or running routines, these machines offer low-impact effect without any risk of trauma. They are great for both beginners and advanced fitness lovers, younger and older users, those who want to tone up their muscles and those recovering after injury.

Another one of their greatest benefits is that they offer a decent full-body training.

What’s more, ellipticals provide great cardio workouts. This means that they strengthen your cardiovascular system, especially your heart, and make the process of weight loss much easier and more enjoyable.

Based on the drive type, ellipticals can be mechanical, electrical or magnetic. Electrical ones are usually the most smooth-moving and quiet machines, though they may cost a little more than their electrical and mechanical counterparts.

Schwinn Ellipticals

Schwinn is a brand that’s well-known and generally loved by customers. There is a good reason for that: the exercise machines they produced are usually of solid quality and more or less affordable.

Schwinn ellipticals are decent full-body workout machines that will give you good value for your money. At first glance, they don’t look much different from one another, but at a closer look, it becomes clear that Schwinn elliptical 470 offers a little more for a higher price.

Schwinn Elliptical 430 Vs 470 Comparison Chart

Schwinn Elliptical 430 Review

Schwinn Elliptical

In case you are only starting to look into the world of ellipticals (and of home exercise machines in general, for that matter), this option might be quite a good choice. It’s not one of those high-end, top-notch machines on the market but you can be sure that it will stay with you for years, always delivering the same high-level quality you’d expect from this brand’s products.

It will also be great for you if you are looking for a personal, beginner-friendly elliptical that doesn’t have lots of overwhelmingly confusing features. It’s sturdy, stable, fairly small to move around (it has wheels for that purpose) and to fit anywhere in your house.

Besides, it’s still able to pleasantly surprise you with the number of great features.

This machine offers 22 workout programs and 20 levels of resistance. While it’s less than what Schwinn 470 can offer, it’s still enough for a starter-level fitness enthusiast.

Apart from the parts of the elliptical that need to be assembled upon arrival, customers get a tool kit and a user manual with detailed instructions (full-color pictures and diagrams included). The assembly is no-trouble: the machine is mostly pre-assembled, so your job is easy and won’t take long.

The heart rate tracking system can be accessed by gripping the handles that have sensors built into them.

In a few seconds, you’ll see the information on your heart rate on the display. While it’s quite a convenient feature, there is no option of a chest strap heart rate monitor in this model.

Nice extras like a bottle holder, a fan, a USB charger to sync with your health-tracking apps make this rather simple model even more appealing.

Pros:

  • Great quality
  • Affordable
  • Reliable machine with basic features
  • Great for beginners and solo users

FAQ:

1. Does this elliptical have a calorie tracker?

Yes, it does offer information on how much calories you spend, along with a heart rate, time and other trackers.

2. How large is it? I’d like to know if it fits in my bedroom.

Schwinn 430 in 63 x 28 x 70 inches and weighs a little less than 170 lbs, so it might fit even in a small room.

3. I can feel this elliptical moving slightly from side to side when I use it. Is there a way to get rid of this issue?

Make sure that you’ve tightened all the screws properly when assembling the machine. If there are screws that are a little loose, it may cause some wobbling.


Schwinn Elliptical 470 Review

Visually, Schwinn 470 isn’t much different from the Schwinn 430 machine. They are almost the same size and the design is quite similar too, so you can even confuse them if you don’t look closer. However, unlike the Schwinn 430 model, this one is more of a high-end option. And yes, this also means that it’s more expensive.

It features 29 pre-programmed workout routines and 25 resistance levels and offers 4 user profiles (as opposed to only 2 the Schwinn 430 provides). This, of course, might seem more appealing to you if you are looking for an elliptical trainer capable of providing a more challenging workout experience.

Besides, this makes it a preferable option if you intend to share it with your loved ones.

One of the most notable differences between this model and Schwinn 430 is the motorized ramp. Thanks to this feature, you can change the incline while working out.

This is something many other elliptical trainers don’t have and as it provides a seamless exercising experience, it’s valuable.

Unlike the display you can see on Schwinn 430, this model’s Dual Track LCD is easier on the eyes thanks to blue backlighting.

Pros:

  • More comfort with larger pedals
  • More feature & options versatility
  • User-friendly console UI
  • Easy assembly

FAQ:

1. How troublesome is the assembly and how long exactly does it take to put it together from scratch?

The great thing about Schwinn 470 is you don’t have to assemble it from scratch. Most of the machine comes pre-assembled and the tool kit is included in the package. So all you have to do is to add some (not too small) details and make sure that it’s perfectly adjusted for use. All in all, it might take 1-3 hours. I’d say that’s normal for an exercise machine like this as you need to be very careful when putting it together.

2. Is the stride length this machine offers good for a tall person?

The stride length for this elliptical is up to 20 inches. It should be quite comfortable for a person as tall as 6.1 – 6.3

3. How stable is it during high-intensity training?

Schwinn 470 is very stable no matter what resistance level you are at or how intense you want your workout to be. Thanks to the three solid crossbar feet you don’t feel any wobbling at all.

Conclusion

Considering the fact these machines come from the same manufacturer, it’s hard to say which one of them is better. I think it’s not so much a question of which one takes the cake as which one is more suitable to your requirements and preferences.

Schwinn 430 is a great quality product for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a home exercise machine but still wants a reliable quality elliptical.

On the other hand, Schwinn 470 looks like the right kind of elliptical trainer for those who tend to be more demanding and those who already have some experience with ellipticals and want more value for their money.

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