Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer | 
| Brand: Schwinn
Category: Sports
List Price: $999.00
Buy New: $799.00
You Save: $200.00 (20%)
Rating:  146 reviews
Sales Rank: 27034
Shipping Weight (lbs): 180
Dimensions (in): 52 x 32 x 21.4
Model: 3611016
UPC: 708447162625
EAN: 0708447162625
ASIN: B000EI05VM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Elliptical trainer with smooth and quiet magnetic resistance system | | • | Includes 12 workout programs and 8 computer-controlled levels | | • | LCD display tracks time, speed, distance, RPM, level, calories, and more | | • | Oversized pedals with 18-inch stride length; 275-pound capacity | | • | Measures 25 x 66 x 66 inches (W x H x D); 15-year frame warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Elliptical trainers provide an effective cardiovascular workout that combines upper and lower body flexibility and coordination into one impact-free motion. By emulating the natural motion of your foot while supporting your heel throughout the stride, elliptical trainers are much easier on your knees and joints. In addition to feeling more natural while working out, regular use on ellipticals will increase heart and lung capacity while improving your health (and burning calories at the same time). In addition to accommodating a wide variety of users with its lengthened 18 inch/46 centimeter stride, the Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer also incorporates an articulating footplate, which follows the natural motion of your foot and supports your heel throughout the entire stride motion. Additional features of Schwinn's 418 Elliptical Trainer include a grip heart-rate monitoring and a high-inertia drive system using an oversized flywheel and Poly V-belt. The quiet magnetic resistance Eddy Current Brake provides a smooth ride. The more than ten workout programs include: rolling, valley, fat burn, ramp, plateau, intervals, mountain, heart rate, and manual mode. An LCD display shows time, speed, distance, revolutions per minute, resistance level, calories and calories per hour, load, and heart rate and course profile. 
The 418's LCD display shows time, speed, distance, revolutions per minute, resistance level, calories, calories per hour, load, heart rate, and course profile. | Key Features: - Grip heart rate monitoring
- High-inertia drive system uses an oversized flywheel and Poly V-belt
- Quiet magnetic resistance Eddy Current Brake provides a smooth ride
- Twelve workout programs include: rolling, valley, fat burn, ramp, random, plateau, intervals,
- mountain, two heart rate programs, fitness test, and manual mode
- LCD display shows time, speed, distance, revolutions per minute, resistance level, calories, calories per hour, load, heart rate, and course profile
- Eight levels of resistance
- Power requirements: 4-C Batteries or 110 volt AC Adapter
- Product dimensions: 66 inches long by 25 inches wide by 66 inches tall (168 by 63.5 by 168 centimeters)
- Maximum user weight is 275 pounds (125 kilograms)
- Requires 4-C Batteries or 110v AC Adapter
- Measures 66 inches long by 25 inches wide by 66 inches tall (168 x 63.5 x 168 cm)
What's in the Box?
Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer, user's manual, warranty information Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - 15 years; parts - 2 years; electronics - 1 year; labor - 6 months; wear items - 6 months Compare these Schwinn Elliptical Trainers |
| Schwinn 430 | Schwinn 418 | Schwinn 431 (New for 2008) | Schwinn 438 | | Style | Front Drive Dual Action | Front Drive Dual Action | Front Drive Dual Action | Front Drive Dual Action | | Stride Length | 18" | 18" | 18" | 18" | | Drive Train | Poly V-belt | Poly V-belt | Poly V-belt | Poly V-belt | | Motion | Forward/
Reverse | Forward/
Reverse | Forward/
Reverse | Forward/
Reverse | | Resistance | Magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic | | Resistance Levels | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | | Dimensions (L x W x H) | 59" x 26" x 68" | 66" x 25" x 66" | 59" x 26" x 68" | 66" x 25" x 66" | | Product Weight | 152 pounds | 172 pounds | 172 pounds | 172 pounds | | Maximum User Weight | 275 pounds | 275 pounds | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | | Display | LCD | LCD | Backlit LCD | Backlit LCD with LED prompts | | Display Features | Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance | Speed, time, calories, calories per/hour, distance, heart rate, watts, resistance | Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance | Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance | | Heart Rate | Grip | Grip | Grip | Grip and telemetric | | Programs | 1 manual, 6 profile, 1 calorie goal, results mode, BMI test | 1 manual, 6 profile, 1 custom, 3 HRC | 1 manual, 10 profile, 3 HRC, 2 custom, time trial, calorie goal, fitness test, BMI test, recovery mode, results mode | 1 manual, 10 profile, 3 HRC, 2 custom (per user), time trial, calorie goal, fitness test, BMI test, recovery mode, results mode | | Warranty | Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--90 days | Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--6 months | Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--6 months | Frame--30 years, parts--3 years, electronics--1 year, labor--1 year | | Other Features | Transport wheels, bottle holder | Transport wheels, bottle holder | Transport wheels, bottle holder, 3-speed fan, MP3/iPod holder | Transport wheels, bottle holder, 3-speed fan, 4 user settings | |
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 141 more reviews...
Pretty Decent November 21, 2008
I ordered this elliptical because of the positive rating it was given on CR. The price on Amazon was the best around by at least $200 and with free shipping, it was a no-brainer. The machine seems pretty sturdy and well-made and was easy for me to assemble. I've enjoyed many workouts on it and I'm sure I will enjoy many more. The different programs keep it interesting and I can continue to increase intensity as I get into better shape.
I've had the machine over a year now and I'm happy with it. It does squeak sometimes, but that is easily fixed with a spray of silicone lubricant that is about $3 a can at any home improvement store. The only other negative thing I could possibly say about the machine is that the calorie count is way off. It says that I burn over 1,200 calories a workout when in reality, I've only burned about 300.
The positives outweigh the negatives by far with this machine. It's been a year and I'm still very satisfied with my purchase.
 Excellent value November 10, 2008
The elliptical is my favorite machine at the gym. I wanted to have one at home so it would be more convenient to use. But, I was concerned it would feel cheap or unstable. I have been very pleased with this purchase. The machine was fairly easy to assemble and feels sturdy while in use.
 Honestly - It's Junk November 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I very seldom review products, but this one has been such a letdown I felt obligated to let others know my experience. I bought this because of a Consumer Reports recommendation and although I've had very good luck with their recommendations in the past, they missed it on this one. Without boring you with a bunch of detail I can sum it up with 200 dollars in repairs within the year. My recommendation would be if you just want an elliptical to hang clothes on, this will work fine, but if you want use it a couple times a week look elsewhere like Sole (my sole treadmill is fantastic). Schwinn used to make good stuff, but now have slipped to the quality of what you'll find at discount retail stores. It'll just take a few more years until word gets out that Schwinn quality is no more and the brand name will be destroyed. Right now they are just using the brand and selling junk. That's too bad. I suggest spending a little more for a good elliptical instead of giving a little less and then having to be troubled with breakdowns that when finished will put you right at the price of a good machine.
schwinn 418 October 29, 2008
I've had it for a month now, & have no complaints. It's very quiet, which is great for me since I work out late night. It was a little tricky to put together, & I did need someone stronger & taller than me to help put it together. All & all, very satisfied!
Nice Machine October 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Other than some misleading assembly directions, I am very satisfied. This is a great machine. It is silent, smooth and works well. Assembly time was about two and a half hours, but that included unpacking time and reading the directions a couple of times before starting.
There are two washers that are preloaded now, and the directions don't reflect this. So I loaded the washers in step 4, as directed. When I got to step 5, I was short two washers. Had to call Schwinn and they explained this to me. Had to take the machine partially apart again, remove the two washers from step 4, and use them in step 5.
It is really smooth and silent. I did not use any additional grease or lubricant, as some people have. I have used it for three weeks now, maybe 15-20 times. I really like it.
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