Proform 825 Elliptical Trainer Review

Exercise equipment expert's Proform 825 elliptical trainer rating and complete review.

Similar elliptical models from this manufacturer include the Proform 650 Elliptical, Proform 700 Elliptical, and the Proform 20.0 Crosstrainer.

Proform 825 Elliptical	Recommended: YES (with conditions)
	Reason: Read review
	Stride Length: 18" 2 Adjustable Positions
	# Programs: 6 preprogrammed
	Resistance Type: Adjustable Magnetic
	Heart Rate: Yes - Pulse Grip
	Warranty: 90 days
	Special Features: pace coach, adjustable stride length
	Compare To: Nordictrack Spacesaver Elliptical NordicTrack CX 998 Elliptical Proform 650 Elliptical Proform 700 Elliptical Proform 20.0 Elliptical

Proform 825 Elliptical Trainer

Most people that end up buying a Proform 825 elliptical will do it strictly based on price because they had a "magical" budget number of $400 and "that's it".

I think that's a huge mistake because ellipticals in this price range are very basic "bare bones" machines that don't last very long when they're for a fitness program that has you on more than once a month.

To get an elliptical trainer that's not a throw away machine you really need to either increase your budget to around $600 and get the Fuel FE44 elliptical trainer or save your money.

With that warning out of the way, I do give my recommendation (with conditions listed below) for the Proform 825 Elliptical if you're dead set on getting a cheap machine and won't listen to reason...

you're at the very ceiling of your budget and can't afford one more dime
you're weight is below 175 pounds (not to rip you, but heavier people are a lot harder on cheap machines, that's jsut a fact)
you are OK with the fact that you'll need to keep some additional money set aside for repairs within the first year.

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