The Fitness Review Guru

Spirit fitness has been a respected name in the exercise industry for more than 25 years. Ever since the company was purchased by Dyaco, a lot of work has gone into revitalizing their brand name.  Unfortunately, that work isn’t currently producing the best product.

Spirit fitness produces several models of elliptical trainers. The Spirit XE350 Elliptical is one of their highest rated models. The price of $1399 makes it affordable and offers a lot in the way of value.

Let’s review some of the Spirit XE350’s features:

• It has an economical price of $1399 (MSRP: $1699).
• The model has a 20′ stride length with ECB Magnetic resistance. With a longer stride length than most of the cheaper models, you will be able to burn the maximum amount of calories by working out the full range of leg muscles
• The resistance offers 20 levels to challenge you and help your interval training
• The Spirit XE350 has 10 built in workout programs along with upper body arms
• There is a Pulse Grip heart rate monitor for your use during your workout
• It comes with a water bottle holder for hydration during your workout
• The Spirit XE350 has a user weight capacity of 350 pounds
• It comes with a lifetime warranty for the frame and brake and a 5 year warranty for parts and electronics. The warranty also provides for 2 years in home labor
• The weight capacity of an elliptical trainer determines how stable the machine will be. This model has a 350 pound weight capacity which is one of the highest in this price range. Higher weight capacities will result in a more stable machine. You can count on the quality of the machine considering it comes with one of the best elliptical warranties in the business.

The only downside to the Spirit XE 350 Elliptical is that it might be harder to find than some other brands. Be aware that if you do find it in a store, you will probably pay a much higher price due to store mark-ups.

SPIRIT XE350 FEATURES AND SPECS

Price: Under $1400
Transport Wheels: Yes
Stride Length: 20″
Rails: 4 chrome
Maximum Weight Capacity: 350 lbs.
Resistance Type: Magnetic
Resistance Control: Electronic
Resistance Levels: 20
Heart Rate Monitoring: Yes; pulse grip and wireless telemetry
Heart Rate Control: Yes
Programs: 6
Display: Single window blue backlit LCD
Readouts: Time, distance, calories, weight, speed, RPM, level, laps, heart rate, and age
Features: Articulating foot pad, cooling fans, water bottle/ accessory holders
Grade: Residential
Product Size: 82″L x 27″W x 67″H
Product Weight: 196 lbs.
Warranty: Lifetime frame, 5 years parts and 2 years labor

Spirit XE350 Elliptical At A Discount:

Unfortunately, the Spirit XE350 Elliptical has been discontinued by the manufacturer. We wish we could recommend other Spirit or Esprit brand ellipticals, but due to a high level of consumer complaints this year, both Spirit and its new Esprit brand are both NOT RECOMMENDED.