• Magnetic resistance for smooth, quiet operation
• Large, blue backlit LCD screen lets you see key metrics at a glance
• Resistance range from 1 (light) to 20 (strenuous)
• Manufacturer warranty: frame - lifetime; brake - 7 years; parts and labor - 1 year
• Includes elliptical trainer, owner's manual and warranty

Offering fluid movement, four exercise programs, and adjustable resistance settings, the Horizon E52 Elliptical Trainer is a health-smart choice for your home gym. The Superconductor Drive System's keen design creates a smooth, ergonomic stride that is engineered to move the way you move. Plus, with 20 resistance settings, this elliptical trainer is ready to take you on a casual stroll, a strenuous workout, or almost any possibility in between.

The Smartboard Console's large, blue backlit LCD screen makes it easy to see key metrics at a glance, and the contact heart rate monitor in the hand grip lets you keep an eye on your vitals. It is easy to modify your workout midstream with the Smartboard's quick keys. There's no need to start over if you want to adjust your program; simply touch the keys and continue your exercise. The magnetic resistance and heavy-duty flywheel provides fluid starts and stops and extends the lifetime of your belt drive. The Horizon E52 Elliptical Trainer is a high-quality exercise training machine built with quality materials and a reliable design. What's more, it's supported by an excellent warranty.

Feature Detail:

• 20 adjustable resistance levels
• 4 workout programs
• Quick keys modify programs fast
• Heavy-duty, 6.5-kilogram flywheel
• 16-inch stride length, 30-inch pedal arm length
• Ergonomically designed
• 250-pound maximum user weight capacity
• Contact heart rate monitor in hand grip
• Commercial-grade, programmable Eddy Current Brake (ECB)

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.

What's in the Box?
Horizon E52 Elliptical Trainer, owner's manual, warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime; brake - 7 years; parts and labor - 1 year

About Horizon Fitness
Horizon is part of Johnson Health Tech, on of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. They are committed to designing, engineering, and manufacturing superior products for health clubs and homes. Horizon's manufacturing facilities rank among the most sophisticated in the industry, with an intricate mix of robotics and skilled workers that maintain the highest standards of accuracy and quality. Every stage of manufacturing has a testing phase and 10 percent of Horizon's products go through a rigorous quality inspection that includes completely taking them apart and reassembling them.

I purchased a like model back in 2003. I have used the machine on a daily basis for about an hour a day (sometimes two)(I used to run track until arthritis set in). For the price this machine excels. This machine is really designed for light to moderate use, anything more, and you will learn very quickly that is can't handle the stress. If I had to choose from all of the current selling models that Horizen sells, this series would be my first choice.

I have spent a considerable period of time maintaining my machine. Upon my purchase both arm bearing burned out within about six months. Horizen supposedly redesigned the bearing to be more durable, and since that time I haven't had any problems. One thing I can say is buy a bottle of silicon, and occasionally disassemble the arms from the machine, lubricating where the arms connect with the body of the machine. This will save you a whole lot of hassle and down time. The main reason, I recommend this machine over the new models, is for the ease of maintenance. I'm not the best handy man, but a simple wrench and silicon are all you need to maintain the machine (the first time you take it apart, you will have to find a special pair of pliers for a small ring. Leave the ring off, and maintenance is a lot easier, just be forewarned not to push out, away from the machine to hard). The newer models are more encased in layers of added material. They also have more parts, which adds to the complexity of any repairs that might need to be done. The tracks and wheels can be lubricated with silicon, and that will cut done on the noise considerably. The fan on the machines will burn out withen a year, if you need a fan, get a cheap one to hook onto the machine, don't rely on the one provided.

Be forewarned, that Horizen parts and maintenance guarantee, is nothing to be excited about. They will ship parts for a year, but when it comes to getting a person out to your house to fix it, it might take two to three weeks (they rely on local people and sometimes it take a while to find somebody that will fix it). Learn yourself to fix the machine, or find somebody that will. For your future reference: if you need parts after that, then you will have to purchase them. Its not to bad price wise, but just be forewarned that you will have to buy parts, such as bearing etc (looked all over the place for similar padded washers, and was never able to find anything like the ones on the machine).

The only other recommendation is get a mat to put under it. The silicon and dust associated with that, can make quite a mess.

Overall, for the price, it is an investment for your health well worth it.

It's no Precore, but considering the price, this elliptical is probably one of the best values out there. It's got the features that really matter (quiet, smooth operation, 20 resistance levels, heart-rate monitor, calorie counter, etc.) and none of the gimmicks (like a fan or speakers). It took about an hour to assemble, and has performed great. If you're looking in the under-$1,000 range for a good elliptical, you can't wrong with the Horizon E-52.

I purchased the Horizon E52 after much research. They have one of the BEST warranties for this level of product. Amazon had it delivered earlier than expected. In fact, I received it even before the original ship date! You will need help with assembly but all in all I think it took us less than 2 hours.

I've used the machine for a little longer than a month and it runs great! I would suggest an equiment mat when you purchase an elliptical just for vibration purposes. But it's not too noisy. I do have to turn up the TV a bit, but no big deal. The resistance levels are great too. And there are four different programs which I enjoy too. Obviously this is not a PRECOR gym level machine. But I don't think I could have gotten a better product for the $$$.

We like the E52 Elliptical Trainer, it is easy to use. It was easy to assemble. There have been two issues we have had with the machine. Our feet slip and we are constantly adjusting them. We tried putting on a non skid material but this did not help. The other problem we are having is while exercising the display panel quits. It is securely plugged in so I am not sure why this is happening.

I don't know what had happend to this order. Usually Amazon is good with their shipping; however I odered this machine on the 24 of Aug. and recieved it on the 8th of Sep..

The assembly came with some problem, the main shaft was bent and it did not allow me to place the mast inside, so I resorted to a hammer and pliers. After that everything was a breeze (it also helps if you have your own tools, it would make it a lot faster than those provided).

When I finally got onto the machine, it was GREAT. I'm used to using a Precor machine at the gym, and this does not stand up to it; but for a home gym at a resonable price I'm definately glad I bought this. I have it on a level floor (that helps a lot) so it does not "wobble", the resistance is great, NEEDS a water bottle holder, few but effective programs, and it's quiet.

I would recommend this to someone.