Consider an Elliptical Trainer
from this New Balance
Elliptical Machine Review

This New Balance elliptical machine review looks at these 3 models: New Balance 8.0, 9.0 and 9.5.

New Balance is known for its shoes and apparel products. It has now started selling exercise bikes and elliptical machines. In 2003 it went into partnership with Fitness Quest, which handles other exercise equipment like bikes, steppers, rowers and treadmills. Price range is about $800-1300.

The models 9.5 and 9.0 have front flywheel designs, while the model 8.0 has a rear flywheel design.

Consumer Reports rated the New Balance ellipticals average, which one would expect at this price range. Warranty is 10 years for the frame, 2 years for electronics and 1 year for parts, which is better than average for ellipticals.

Below is a summary of specifications for the ellipticals covered in this New Balance elliptical machine review.

New Balance 9.5
Price is about $1300-1550.
This trainer provides an upper and a lower body workout. It has a quiet magnetic resistance with 16 levels.
It provides 15 programs and it has the ability to store workouts for up to four people.
It has an 18" stride, a chest strap heart rate monitor and a 300 lb weight capacity.

New Balance (9.0)
Price is about $1000-1350.
This machine has magnetic resistance with 8 levels.
It has 7 workout programs, an 18" stride, a hand grip heart rate monitor, reverse motion and a 300 lb weight capacity.

New Balance 8.0
Price is about $ 700-850.
The trainer has magnetic resistance, 12 programs, a hand grip heart rate monitor, fixed incline and a 15" stride.

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