Schwinn 470 Review

Schwinn 470 Elliptical Machine is an upgraded version of the 430 models.

It is a mid-level machine for those users who want to have a good run and exercise workout just at the peace of their home and stay in good shape.

This machine offers some great features with top-quality. The assembled dimensions of 470 Elliptical Machine are 70.1” length, 28.2” width and 63.2” height.

These dimensions tell that it’s quite bulky and covers a bit of space on the floor.

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Schwinn 470 Elliptical MachineReview

Specifications

Warranty: Labor 90 days, Mechanical 2 years, Electronics 1 year, Frame 10 years

Console: 29 workout programs, MyFitnessPal and SchwinnConnect compatible

Handlebars: Both mobile and fixed (with pulse sensors)

Resistance system: 25 levels, Eddy current

Incline: 0-10 degree angle, motorized

Footplates: articulating, with cushioning

Stride: 20 inches (51 cm)

Maximum user weight: 300 lbs (136 kg)

Assembled weight: 164 lbs (74.5 kg)

Assembled dimensions: 70.1L x 28.2W x 63.2H inches (178.1L x 71.5W x 160.5H cm)

The Pros

• Design is solid and elegant
• Smooth and improved with the comfort with cushioned pedals
• It has 20” stride, that makes it a reasonable choice for even the taller users
• It has an automatic incline which goes from 0 to 10 degrees
• It has 25 levels of eddy current with smooth resistance
• 29 built-in programs
• Function available for goal tracking
• To create your own workouts, 4 custom user program is available
• It is MyFitnessPal and SchwinnConnect compatible
• The USB charging port is available
• The console is enabled with pulse sensors and telemetry
• The console has few amenities available
• Easy to use
• Easy to assemble
• Great warranty
• Little maintenance required

The Cons

• A tablet may cover the console which shows the workout values
• The monitor for the heart may cause some issues showing the heart rate
• Some users may find it heavy and bulky while moving it from one place to another place

Frame Construction

The mainframe of this 470 Elliptical Machine is made from steel tubing with anti-scratch and corrosion-resistant paint.

Few other parts of this trainer are made from material, which are pedals, the casing of the flywheel and coverings of the crank arms.

The machine’s frame consists of two parts. The front part of the frame which is the drive and resistance system that attaches to the rear which is sliding of the pedals.

These front and back parts are attached to each other with the four screws making the connection between them very solid.

As the assembled dimensions are already discussed of the 470 Elliptical Machine. It tells that it should be assembled in a room where the workout will be performed.

Resistance

Schwinn 470 Elliptical Machine has an eddy current brake mechanism system that is controlled by a servo motor.

Keeping the resistance in control, the user can adjust the pull of the magnet to the flywheel, reducing or adding the tension to the elliptical motion.

The resistance of this trainer can be controlled by using the console only. There are 25 levels of resistance, the top levels of the resistance offer a challenge.

The resistance can be adjusted via the quick keys or gradually. As for the incline is concerned, if the user is using any onboard program, the resistance will be adjusted automatically by the machine.

Incline

One of the great features of Schwinn 470 is that it has an automatic incline system. It adjusts the ramp automatically while workout.

This is connected with the machine’s console. It has keys for gradual adjustments and also keys for quick adjustments.

The ramp of Schwinn 470 starts from 0-degree angle all the way to a 10-degree angle, in other words, it has 10 positions in total.

While adjusting the incline, it offers to focus on several muscles of the body to give the desired output.

Lastly, at the maximum position of incline, the pedals stand at the height of 22” (56 cm) above the floor. So, it is suggested to put this trainer in a room with a ceiling higher than the user’s height and at least 22”.

Console

Schwinn 470 Elliptical has a console that is inclusive of this model. It offers various amenities such as; tablet tray, sound system, and cooling fan.

The fan features three-speed settings. The sound system on the console is not exactly of very good quality but still, it offers good sound than the smart-phone or the tablet.

Keeping in view, there are no volume buttons on the console, the user has to control the volume using the smart-phone or tablet.

But there is a 3.5 mm jack cable that is supplied. The shelf for the tablet is situated under the wider monitor of the console and it has enough space to hold any tablet.

The console consists of 2 monitors, one of which is 3.0” x 5.0” and the other one is 1.0” x 5.0”. they have a blue LED backlight to let the user read the values easily.

Drive and Stride

The flywheel of Schwinn 470 Elliptical Machine is heavy-duty belt-driven weighing 20 lbs. It is tested in the lab before launching it in the market.

The crank arms of the trainer are steel built and covered with plastic covers. The pedals are made from polymer material offering the cushioning and with 2-degree angle outward tilt to have a good grip of the feet on the stepping motion.

The stride of Schwinn 470 is non-adjustable with a flat 20” stride. It can adjust the incline, adding one inch to the stride of the machine.

With 20” stride, this machine can easily accommodate a user with 6’5 height.

Last but not least, this trainer’s pedals can also work backward with the same resistance as pedaling normally.

Assembly and Maintenance

As this trainer is heavy in weight, it is recommended to put it together where the workout will be done.

The package includes a manual and the easy follow instructions are given to assemble the machine in the right way with the parts to put in the right/or in their position.

Maintaining the trainer is not difficult at all. The internal parts of it come pre-lubricated to last many years.

The maintenance is only required by greasing the joints if they start to make squeaky sounds.

To avoid any other damage, the user must look for the rollers and rails before the workout. Other than this, remove any dust or sand if there is.

Final Words

Schwinn 470 Elliptical Machine is an all in one trainer to provide with the best features with the price it comes.

It works absolutely fine for the mid-range model. This is perfect for those users who want to build the stamina, muscle toning and cardiovascular training as well as it can help in losing weight.

It can also work best for those users who require recovery because it has high ergonomics and low impact on the joints while exercising.

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