Schwinn A40 Elliptical Trainer

Enjoy a low-impact workout without leaving the home with the Schwinn A40 elliptical trainer. Boasting a perimeter-weighted, high-inertia flywheel, the A40 runs smoothly and quietly, with eight resistance levels to keep you on your toes. The battery-operated trainer also supports several different workout programs (seven in all), so you can customize your workout and keep things fresh. And thanks to the informative LCD console, you can easily monitor your workout progress, with readouts for time, rpm, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance level, and course profile. The oversized console also includes a reading rack, water bottle holder, and integrated two-speed fan to keep you engaged and comfortable.

Other details include contact heart rate sensors, a 17-inch stride length, leveling feet for uneven surfaces, and a compact footprint. The A40, which supports up to 275 pounds, carries a two-year warranty on the frame, a six-month warranty on electrical parts, and a 30-day warranty on wear parts.

The A40's LCD console tracks your workout progress.

Specifications:

Resistance levels: 8
Number of programs: 7
Program types: 1 quick start, 2 course, 2 circuit, 2 pursuit
Heart rate monitor: Yes, grip
Display type: LCD
Display readout: Speed, rpm, time, distance, calories, pulse, resistance level, and course profile
Reading rack: Yes
Water bottle holder: Yes
Fan: Yes
Power requirement: 4 D-cell batteries (not included)
Maximum weight capacity: 275 pounds
Warranty: 2 years on the frame, 6 months on mechanical and electric parts, 30 days on wear parts

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	Schwinn A40	Schwinn 420 (2009)	Schwinn 420 (2012)	Schwinn 431	Schwinn 460	Nautilus E514
Number of Programs	7	10	10	19	16	16
Workout Programs	1 Manual, 6 Profile	6 Profile, 1 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, Results Mode	6 Profiles, 1 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, Results Mode	1 Manual, 10 Profile, Calorie Goal, Time Trial, 3 Heart Rate Control, Fitness Test, 2 Custom	1 Manual, 11 Profile, 2 Custom for 2 Users	6 Profile, Quick Start, 2 Custom, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Fitness Test, Distance Goal, Calorie Goal, Results Mode
Performance Tracking	No	No	No	No	Schwinn Advantage™	No
Stride Length	Fixed 17 inch	Fixed 18 inch	Fixed 18 inch	Fixed 18 inch	Variable 2 to 28 inches	Fixed 18 inch
Polar® Heart Rate System	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate	contact	contact	contact	contact	telemetry enabled (with chest strap) & contact	telemetry enabled (with chest strap) & contact
Display Type	LCD	extra large LCD	LCD	blue backlit LCD	backlit touchscreen LCD	extra large blue backlit LCD
Resistance Levels	8	16	16	16	16	16
Other Features	magnetic eddy current brake, extra large console, articulating footplates, space saving front drive flywheel, fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, powered by battery or AC adaptor (sold separately), transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers	magnetic eddy current brake, fixed & moving handlebars, articulating footplates, space saving front drive flywheel, extra large LCD window, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, AC adaptor included	magnetic eddy current brake, articulating footplates, fixed & moving handlebars, space saving front drive flywheel, extra large console, speakers, fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, AC adaptor included	magnetic eddy current brake, articulating footplates, fixed & moving handlebars, space saving front drive flywheel, extra large console, fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, ac adaptor included	magnetic eddy current brake, fixed & moving handlebars, space saving front drive flywheel, articulating foot plates, fan, transport wheels, water bottle holder, reading rack	magnetic eddy current brake, articulating footplates, space saving front drive flywheel, blower fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers
Dimensions (L x W x H)	59 x 23 x 64 inches	62 x 26 x 71 inches	62 x 26 x 71 inches	59 x 26 x 68 inches	54 x 34 x 73 inches	62 x 26 x 71 inches
Product Weight	93 pounds	152 pounds	152 pounds	165 pounds	205 pounds	165 pounds
Warranty	Frame: 2 years, Mechanical and Electric: 6 months, Wear Parts: 30 days	Frame: 5 years, Parts: 1 year, Electronics: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 Days	Frame: 5 years, Parts: 1 year, Electronics: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 Days	Frame: 15 years, Parts: 2 years, Electronics: 1 year, Wear Parts: 6, months	Frame: 10 years, Parts: 2 years, Electronics: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days	Frame: 10 years, Parts: 2 years, Electronics: 1 year, Wear Parts: 6 months
Max. User Weight	275 pounds	300 pounds	300 pounds	300 pounds	300 pounds	300 pounds

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
This is one great machine. It is very smooth,very stable and extremely well built. It took me a little over two hours to assemble and the assembly directions are very clear and well labeled with one exception. In the assembly directions, it calls for six #B screws when it is obvious they meant #A screws because they were the only ones left in the assembly process. I was worried that I would not be able to assemble it without help but had no trouble assembling it myself. For the money, I don't believe you could get any better quality even in a more expensive machine. I have very bad knees but this workout actually helps them and gives me an excellent full body workout. I recommend the Schwinn A40 to anyone.