ProForm is a brand so familiar with almost all trainers reason being that they create some of the best elliptical trainers of our times. When you want to get in shape and cut off a couple of pounds, ProForm 935E is the machine you should keep close.
In a market awash with new and innovative elliptical machines, ProForm 935E effortlessly muscles its way into the front largely because it packs a huge amount of features into its tiny space and you get all of these at a great price.
With this machine, you have an extensive range of exercise options and cardio solutions made suitable not only for your home but gym as well. On Amazon, the machine has collected mixed reactions so it would be great to unpack it so we can tell the truth here once and for all.
Every time you step on the oversized pedals of the ProForm Smart Strider 935 Elliptical Trainer you get to choose your workout experience. This Google Maps and iFit-enabled elliptical trainer grants you access to hundreds of workouts spanning the globe. It automatically tracks all your workout...
Very disappointed with this. I have a PF 990CSE that has served well so I thought this would be a more modern version. I couldn't be any more wrong. It is smaller and not as wide. The left handle clicked when much pressure was applied. I'm 6'2" and 225, in the highest incline position which is only 10 degrees (The 990 goes to 30 degrees) my knees were hitting the heart rate handles! This is what sealed its fate though. Upon first using it I noticed that only the incline would adjust automatically but not the resistance. I just thought I hadn't used a program that utilized both. Well it IS supposed to do both automatically and/or manually. On my 6th use of it, a total of 42 miles the incline motor seized in its highest position and could be neither calibrated or reset. The Proform tech said the motor had burned out. This after only 6 uses and 42 total miles and 270 minutes of use. The entire unit was returned for a refund and I got a Yowza Navarre plus. Yes the Yowza was more but it is light years ahead of the pro form. The PF folks were nice but I don't think I'll be using their product again.
August 22, 2015
I was on my 6th, maybe 7th time using it when I noticed the incline was not moving like it should be, it was all the way elevated, yet the screen was saying that the incline was at 0. I tried to lower the incline with the buttons but nothing happened. I then tried to calibrate the incline as per the troubleshooting section in the manual. The machine would make some noises but then the screen would say "calibration failed please try again." I unplugged, restarted, tried calibrating again....and nothing. So my guess is the motor burnt out. Ridiculous, after only a handful of times using it. Thankfully I was still within the time frame to return to Amazon. If it had happened even a week or two later, I would be too late.
September 22, 2015
First off, I would like to say that this review is not about a Amazon. My experience with Amazon was great. When I wanted to return the item, they did so without objection and even sent a company to pick it up at their expense. Thats all I can ask from a retailer.The ProForm 935E looked like a great a buy and I read many positive reviews about this unit. Unfortunately, most of those reviews are outdated based on my experience. I received this item about a month after ordering. It arrived mostly assembled and only required about 30 mins to set it up and move it to its location in the room. From the very first day, the unit was wobbly. The wobble occurs at the T junction where the main stand sits on top of the front support base. The base itself was not moving, just the entire front stand. I used a level to ensure the base was level to the ground. I ended up buying a large 3/4 inch sheet of plywood and an exercise mat to place underneath the unit to ensure it was sitting on a level surface. Nothing fixed the wobble. The base of the machine had no wobble. I tested this several times by standing on the base with my 245 lb frame trying to make it rock. The base barely moved. The main stand, however, will easily wobble with just the press of finger. By repeatedly pressing the stand (lightly), it would stay in motion for a few seconds like a ball swinging on a string. Clearly, this issue with my unit was poor support of the main stand at the T junction.I called ProForm who acknowledged that this was a new design for 2015. He said., he was not that familiar with the unit but sent me a new bolt. He also sent out a local technician to examine and fix the machine. The local technician verified my issue and said that the unit should not move that way. He also mentioned that this model design was new for 2015 and that he would have to get his boss out to take a look at the unit. While he was there, I pointed out to him that the unit had started to make a loud squeaking sound in the back. He said, the bearings would need to be replaced and the the damage was likely caused by the wobbling of the machine. He said they could fix the bearings but was uncertain about the wobbling. He told me to not use the machine until it was fixed completely.This all happened in under a month of owning the machine. Since the local tech was not sure he could even fix the wobbling and mentioned that replacing the bearings is a major repair, he suggested I try to return the unit. That was enough evidence for me to call Amazon for a return. Gladly, Amazon was very helpful.I was really looking forward to this machine and I thought the features and price were a great value. I am still in the market for an exercise machine but I will not be ordering another one of these or anything else from ProForm.
December 3, 2015
Product Description
There’s always been a strong connection between the ProForm brand and build quality. You will see this aspect come out in all their fitness machines. As for the rest of the features, they hardly disappoint. But is the same reflected in this model? Let’s find out.
Resistance and incline
Many old ellipticals have been known to use friction in regulating the resistance but ProForm 935 E, even though a bit old, makes use of magnetic resistance to challenge your workout. With the support of a heavier flywheel, the resistance has been made smooth and so for its 24 levels of resistance, expect a consistent and comfortable workout throughout your workouts.
To activate this resistance, you will need to power the machine. You can adjust the resistance either via the console or even through an iPhone if you happen to own one. Low resistance levels have been designed to offer less intense workouts whereas the high resistance levels are there to keep your workout as intense as you would like it to get.
The machine also comes with a power adjustable incline so as to keep your workout diverse as possible. Keep in mind that you can adjust all these features via the machine’s console
Console Unit
Like the high end elliptical trainers, ProForm 935E features an advanced console with a set of excellent workout programs. You can watch your progress on its 7″ full-color touchscreen display. On top of that, you have a staggering 30 workout programs to choose from when training on this machine.
Expect to obtain a number of workout data from it including:
Time
Distance
Pulse rate
Speed
Calorie burned
Revolutions per minute
One amazing feature you will fall in love with on this machine’s console is the iFit workout screen on which you can observe the routes you choose to run, including the country side, hills, name it. But note that subscribing to the iFit feature will cost you around $10 a month.
Other amenities included on this console include:
Hear rate monitor
Water bottle holder
iPod compatible audio
CoolAire Workout fan
Build quality/ Design
As with any ProForm brand, this machine’s frame is made of steel which is relatively heavy so as to enhance some toughness and stability. Overall, the machine’s build quality is enhanced by the commercial-grade steel construction. Users with weights higher than 300lbs can still enjoy their training on this machine without seeing it wobble.
Part of the machine’s design includes a three piece crank that turns the flywheel’s circular motion into one of the smoothest elliptical motions. Another great feature is the rear-drive system. Such a system is a perfect fit for people who look to getting in shape, toning up or enhancing their stamina.
Not forgetting to mention the front folding design which is a feature that’s there to ensure you save as enough space as you possibly can when using this machine.
Comfort
Comfort on ProForm 935E can be seen demonstrated in so many ways. For the stride length, you can adjust it between 18″ and 20″ which is actually a length long enough to accommodate users of different heights.
Presence of a three piece crank, which we mentioned earlier, leads to the creation of a good motion workout that doesn’t bounce up and down. With the help of this feature, you will also experience less impact on your knees which implies that you can comfortably workout on this machine for even longer hours.
The machine also has both fixed and mobile handlebars. Even though you can’t adjust them, their curved design and angled padding enhance the grip and add comfort to your workout. When it comes to the footplates, they have been designed to be large so as to accommodate feet of all sizes and shape. For extra adherence and to assist your feet not to slip off during a workout, the machine’s footplates come with a ribbed design.
Assembly and Warranty
Just like many other ellipticals, ProForm 935E doesn’t come fully assembled and so you will need to put in some effort in screwing some of the remaining parts together. Being a heavy machine, you might need the help of one or two people to help you with some of the assembling tasks. In practice, the process of putting this machine together is quite simple and it shouldn’t take any more than 30 minutes to have it ready.
As for the warranty, here’s what you should expect:
Frame -Lifetime warranty
Parts- 3-year warranty
Labor- 1-year warranty
Alternatives
ProForm 935E hasn’t been spared of competition from the other top performers in its category.
Sole Fitness E35 comes so close and one major reason why it keeps edging out ProForm 935E is because of its popularity. It’s a fact that ProForm 935E has an overabundance of features, right from the workouts and resistance level to the folding design and online connectively which Sole Fitness E35 lacks except for its longer stride length, higher user weight capacity and an attractive set of warranty. E35 has a slightly higher price than that of 935E.
Another great alternative is the Nautilus E616 Elliptical. When it comes to the workout programs and resistance levels, the difference between the two is so tiny. Both have an advanced console, similar stride length, and a slew of other features. However, Nautilus E616 gets a little edge over 953E when it comes to computerized features which is backed by its Bluetooth connectivity and USB charging port. When it comes to price, Nautilus E616 is again the cheapest.
What’s difficult now is deciding which trainer to own between these three seeing that each of them is unique on its own way and still popular amongst many trainers even with their price differences.
Every time you step on the oversized pedals of the ProForm Smart Strider 935 Elliptical Trainer you get to choose your workout experience. This Google Maps and iFit-enabled elliptical trainer grants you access to hundreds of workouts spanning the globe. It automatically tracks all your workout...
Very disappointed with this. I have a PF 990CSE that has served well so I thought this would be a more modern version. I couldn't be any more wrong. It is smaller and not as wide. The left handle clicked when much pressure was applied. I'm 6'2" and 225, in the highest incline position which is only 10 degrees (The 990 goes to 30 degrees) my knees were hitting the heart rate handles! This is what sealed its fate though. Upon first using it I noticed that only the incline would adjust automatically but not the resistance. I just thought I hadn't used a program that utilized both. Well it IS supposed to do both automatically and/or manually. On my 6th use of it, a total of 42 miles the incline motor seized in its highest position and could be neither calibrated or reset. The Proform tech said the motor had burned out. This after only 6 uses and 42 total miles and 270 minutes of use. The entire unit was returned for a refund and I got a Yowza Navarre plus. Yes the Yowza was more but it is light years ahead of the pro form. The PF folks were nice but I don't think I'll be using their product again.
August 22, 2015
I was on my 6th, maybe 7th time using it when I noticed the incline was not moving like it should be, it was all the way elevated, yet the screen was saying that the incline was at 0. I tried to lower the incline with the buttons but nothing happened. I then tried to calibrate the incline as per the troubleshooting section in the manual. The machine would make some noises but then the screen would say "calibration failed please try again." I unplugged, restarted, tried calibrating again....and nothing. So my guess is the motor burnt out. Ridiculous, after only a handful of times using it. Thankfully I was still within the time frame to return to Amazon. If it had happened even a week or two later, I would be too late.
September 22, 2015
First off, I would like to say that this review is not about a Amazon. My experience with Amazon was great. When I wanted to return the item, they did so without objection and even sent a company to pick it up at their expense. Thats all I can ask from a retailer.The ProForm 935E looked like a great a buy and I read many positive reviews about this unit. Unfortunately, most of those reviews are outdated based on my experience. I received this item about a month after ordering. It arrived mostly assembled and only required about 30 mins to set it up and move it to its location in the room. From the very first day, the unit was wobbly. The wobble occurs at the T junction where the main stand sits on top of the front support base. The base itself was not moving, just the entire front stand. I used a level to ensure the base was level to the ground. I ended up buying a large 3/4 inch sheet of plywood and an exercise mat to place underneath the unit to ensure it was sitting on a level surface. Nothing fixed the wobble. The base of the machine had no wobble. I tested this several times by standing on the base with my 245 lb frame trying to make it rock. The base barely moved. The main stand, however, will easily wobble with just the press of finger. By repeatedly pressing the stand (lightly), it would stay in motion for a few seconds like a ball swinging on a string. Clearly, this issue with my unit was poor support of the main stand at the T junction.I called ProForm who acknowledged that this was a new design for 2015. He said., he was not that familiar with the unit but sent me a new bolt. He also sent out a local technician to examine and fix the machine. The local technician verified my issue and said that the unit should not move that way. He also mentioned that this model design was new for 2015 and that he would have to get his boss out to take a look at the unit. While he was there, I pointed out to him that the unit had started to make a loud squeaking sound in the back. He said, the bearings would need to be replaced and the the damage was likely caused by the wobbling of the machine. He said they could fix the bearings but was uncertain about the wobbling. He told me to not use the machine until it was fixed completely.This all happened in under a month of owning the machine. Since the local tech was not sure he could even fix the wobbling and mentioned that replacing the bearings is a major repair, he suggested I try to return the unit. That was enough evidence for me to call Amazon for a return. Gladly, Amazon was very helpful.I was really looking forward to this machine and I thought the features and price were a great value. I am still in the market for an exercise machine but I will not be ordering another one of these or anything else from ProForm.
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