Horizon Fitness EX57 Elliptical

Love it! Really get a workout!

I use this elliptical for 45 minutes, 6 days a week and have never had a problem with it. It's rock solid and easy to set up with the proper resistance.

We have had this elliptical for 3 months now and love it! We use it every day and are very impressed. The machine performs well and gives a good workout. We had a friend put it together for us to make sure it was done correctly...it only took him about half an hour. My husband who is use to strenuous gym workouts and good equipment was skeptical about getting a decent machine for this price, but he has been very pleased with the quality of the EX57. Free delivery arrived within one week of ordering and they were very helpful in delivering the machine when we were home, calling ahead of time. Definitely recommend this item!

I had mine for almost five years before I had problems with the console not working, the fan dying and the squeeky workouts. But I worked that machine very hard over that time. For a first time buyer, I was very impressed with the value of this machine. If I had to do it over, I would not change a thing with this purchase. I would actually give this 3-1/2 stars but not 4.

Very good product. Make sure you oil the parts and you will not here any squeaking noise. You will not be disappointed.

This is a nice machine but I only weigh 190 and this machine constantly squeaks because of the metal flexing on the pedals. Its not something that you can lube and it drives me insane and Horizon won't help me because I cant find the receipt.......The machine is brand new, not even a week old, so beware. Only way I can use it is to wear ear plugs........grrrrrrr

This elliptical is great for the price, easy to use and easy to assemble. I love it and my sister and I fight over who's going to use it all the time.

I bought the EX57 not sure what I was getting b/c I did it online without getting to use it first. I am glad I did b/c it is great! It is not overly heavy or cumbersome (I have a small space for it) and it went together very easily. It is also easy to move. I wish it had 1 more pre-programmed routine, but I can get around that with the manual options. It totally fits my needs.

-Good price
-Horrible delivery, they dumped the box in my garage and left. Took two delivery appoint.'s to get it, had to miss 2 days of work.
-Even on the lowest setting still way harder than any gym machine, a bit defeating.

Compared with the jarring motion of jogging and the noise of my previous treadmill, I wish I had tried the elliptical a long time ago. This model is very quiet and I can actually hear the TV while working out. I can even wear my glasses without them flying off on the tread mill. I read the instruction manual cover to cover and found that simple maintenance is planned for years and years of use. I guess it remains to be seen if working out on these units burns as many calories as jogging. But I'm in the process of finding out.

I had to stop running several years ago due to knee problems. With this elliptical I can get the cardio workout I need without any stress on my knees. It's quiet and I can read or watch my favorite shows while training.

Pros: Easy To Use, Quiet Operation, Strengthens
Cons: No cons that I can see
Best Uses: General Fitness, In the comfort of my home, Low Impact Exercise, Strength Training
Describe Yourself: Gym Rat

This is the first real piece of exercise equipment we have ever purchased, and we are very satisfied with it. We compared features and prices on several brands and models of ellipticals. We finally settled on this and we haven't regretted it. The product arrived on time and my wife and I were able to set it up in less than two hours with only the included tools. All components were clearly labeled and the directions were fairly straightforward.
The machine's control panel is intuitive an easy to use, and although there is no backlight you really don't need one unless you are in the habit of working out in a dark room. One improvement would be to give the control panel a rechargeable battery pack or make it operational on normal D or C cell batteries. Instead the machine has to be plugged into a wall outlet during every session.
In general, the operation is smooth and quiet as long as the elliptical is on a level surface. Beginners and those who are
out of shape may find the first level to be a bit difficult, although if they push through for a few days they will start to enjoy it. The stride length is perfect for both me and my wife. I am 5'9" and she is an inch shorter.
There have been some negative comments on the location of the water bottle holster, but we have found the location to be
convenient and easy to reach.
We have now owned this elliptical for almost a month. Overall, for the price and quality of this machine we are very satisfied and we wouldn't hesitate to purchase the same machine again.

Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Setup, Easy To Use, Quiet Operation
Cons: Hard for Beginners, Must Plug into Wall
Best Uses: General Fitness, Low Impact Exercise, Weight Loss
Describe Yourself: Rarely Workout
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend