Proform elliptical trainers are made by Icon Health and Fitness whose other brands include Reebok, Welso, NordicTrack and Weider - an pretty impressive list!
Proform is one of America's biggest selling brands and becoming increasingly popular in the UK thanks to the combination of exciting machines at affordable prices.
Like their treadmills, Proform have a wide range of trainers targeting the low to mid-range price bracket.
You can pay anything from around £150 to well over £500
All Proform elliptical trainers come with a full 2 years on site manufacturers parts and labour warranty cover.
We've listed below the Proform trainers we've tried so far with the best online price we can find.
We've also put a link to Amazon so you can search for a better price with them - but always check the delivery cost! What can appear cheaper initially doesn't always turn out to be a bargain once you add on the postage.
Proform Elliptical Trainers:-
ProForm 895 Folding
Our score -
8 pre-set programmes plus iFIT SD ready
10 resistance levels digitally controlled
Built-in speakers and port for your iPod or MP3
Heart rate sensors in handles
Best price £349 with free delivery from Sweatband.com.
Our view - Looks good and feels great to work out on all rolled into one excellent price - Read our full review here.
Proform 450HR
Our score -
10 level magnetic resistance
Heart rate sensors in handles
Console displays time, distance, speed, calories and pulse
Best price £249.99 from Connection Fitness
Our view - looks good and is a pretty good trainer for the price but obviously has its limitations. If you can manage another £30 the two models below have iFit training programmes and worth the extra investment, if not go for the 565 above.
For technical information click the photo to visit retailers website.
Proform 800 HR (2008 model)
Our score -
8 pre-set programmes (iFit) including 2 heart rate controlled
10 level magnetic resistance
Heart rate sensors in static handles
Best price £219 from Amazon
Our view - This new version on the market has a lot to offer for the price tag. The iFit programmes are always welcome, a good console and a smooth action make this a machine well worth a look. This is currently one of the cheapest models on the market to have heart rate controlled programmes - great for optimising the benefits of your training session.
Excellent value for money.
Proform 690 HR Folding
Our score -
10 levels of magnetic resistance
10 workout programmes including heart rate
Heart rate sensors in handles and chest strap compatible
Best price £289.99 with a free delivery from Connection Fitness
Our review - Has a wide range of programmes, polar chip for a chest strap heart monitor plus a stylish design. It's good value for money but if you can stretch to another £50 the 695 below has a lot more to offer.
For technical information click the photo to visit retailers website.
Proform 695 Folding
Our score -
10 personal trainer workouts
Built-in speakers and port for your iPod or MP3
Heart rate sensors in handles or polar chip for a chest strap (not included)
Best price £336 with free gift and delivery from Restyle Fitness.
8 personal trainer workouts including heart rate controlled
10 resistance levels digitally controlled
Built-in speakers and port for your iPod or MP3
Heart rate sensors in handles
Best price £299 with free delivery from Sweatband.com.
Our view - this is a folding trainer so if you're short of space it can be stored away easier. The 9kg flywheel and magnetic resistance system means it's very quiet and quite smooth. The folding mechanism is easy to use and just about halfs the length of the trainer for storage. The handles have pulse sensors but there is no polar chip for use with a chest strap. There is a port for your iPod/ MP3 and the speakers have a pretty good sound for one built into a console.
A stylish machine from Proform with some good features at a reasonable price - handy if you're space is limited.
Sweatband.com have some excellent prices on Proform cross trainers.
