Horizon Fitness 4.1e

Here comes another contestant in the mid-ranged elliptical trainers market. Being an "Elite" Horizon product, it should behave well under pressure.

It's heavy flywheel with a magnetic brake provides a smooth ride even for taller users. Mentioned motorized brake has a lifetime warranty so no worries there. Among other features are it's 10 workout programs and a good wireless heart rate monitor, the latter being especially valuable as it gives you more freedom of movement - you don't have to worry about keeping your hand on a certain spot to measure you heart rate.

Like Smooth CE and New Balance 9.5, Horizon Fitness 4.1e can satisfy different types of consumers, ranging from people who want to burn calories and stay fit to advanced users whose goal is to build muscles. We can conclude that this elliptical gives you good value for your money, considering the value you get.