Horizon Fitness EX-59 Review

The Horizon Fitness EX-59 front-drive elliptical goes beyond the basics with the SIXStar Certified™ platform. This comprehensive system supports the movement of your body so closely you’ll feel like the elliptical was made for you. And because it’s so comfortable, you can have longer, more productive workouts to help you reach your fitness goals. Other features include Sonic Surround™ speakers and a COOLFit™ fan. Compare CUSTOMER reviews Rating: 4.5/5

Manufacturer:

Horizon Fitness is part of Johnson Health Tech, a global leader with over 30 years of experience in providing residential fitness products that deliver comfort, control and convenience.

Key Features:

SIXstar Certification™ is a comprehensive system of features engineered around the natural movements of the body. The result is performance that more closely simulates the way you run or walk outdoors.

Comfort:

• Reduces Stress to Your Hips and Back – a key to the SIXstar Certified system is ZEROgap™ Pedal Placement, which puts no space between the placement of the pedals to allow for a more comfortable workout.
• Keeps Your Posture Aligned – the StraightUP™ Body Posture feature helps your body maintain a proper, upright posture allowing you to exercise longer with reduced fatigue.
• Low Step-On Height – the 10″ SUREstep™ Easy Access Pedals are positioned at a height that makes it easy to get on and off the elliptical.
• Designed for Small- and Large-Framed Users – regardless of your height or fitness level, the IDEALfit™ Optimal Handlebar Spacing keeps the handlebar grips at an ideal reach and distance.
• Wide Range of Motion – the EX-59 allows you to maintain your natural stride length with a 20″ FLATellipse™ Foot Path. By providing such a wide range of motion, you’ll get the maximum benefit with less fatigue.
• Smooth and Efficient Ride – the SMOOTHpulley™ Large Drive Pulley Ratio, 14.3-lb flywheel and magnetic brake system work together to  create the smoothest, most efficient movement possible.

Control:

• 3-Lb. Flywheel – heavy-duty construction creates smooth movement.
• Magnetic Brakes – provide smooth and quiet resistance levels. The brakes carry a 20-year warranty.

Convenience:

• Easy Entry and Exit – the front-drive system and low pedal height makes it easy to get on and off the elliptical.
• 3 Orange LED Windows – display heart rate, feedback about time, distance, calories, heart rate, speed and resistance level
• Exceptional Sound Quality – the EX-59 has audio adapter cables for your CD/MP3 player, letting you customize your music to the intensity of your workout. The Sonic Surround™ Speakers provide excellent clarity.
• On-Demand Cooling – the COOLfit™ Fitness Fan delivers relief whenever you need it. The fan can be turned on or off by pressing a button on the console.
• 10 Programming Options with On-the-Fly Changes – include choosing a target (time, distance or calories) and style of workout (rolling, weight loss or intervals).

Conclusion:

The EX-59 is an affordably priced elliptical machine that offers tremendous value. It is ideal for light to moderate use with users up to 275 pounds and offers many of the same features, such as the SIXstar Certification™ platform, found on the EX-69.

In addition to the performance benefits, Horizon Fitness demonstrates a commitment to your fitness by providing outstanding warranty protection on all their fitness equipment. For the EX-59 that means a lifetime warranty on the frame, a 20-year warranty on the brake and an additional 1-year warranty on parts and labor.

The EX-59 does not offer an incline feature, so if you’re looking to add that level of intensity to your workout you should consider paying about two hundred dollars more and step up to the EX-69.