Elliptical Trainer Review

Diamondback 1100 EL Elliptical Trainer

Diamondback 1100 EL Elliptical Trainer
Manufacturer Diamondback
Price Est. $1850
Compare To Smooth CE Elliptical Trainer
Recommended
Yes
Reason Long 21" stride length, custom workouts, heart rate control
Special Features Color lcd screen, MET's Profile workout moitoring, quiet
# of Programs Adjustable Resistance Heart Rate Monitor? Upper Body Handlebars? Warranty
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Diamondback 1100 EL Elliptical Trainer

The Diamondback 1100 EL elliptical trainer is a model that will likely be overlooked by most people.

That's a big mistake!

Diamondback is more widely known for their excellent line of road and BMX bicycles. But they are not often assiciated with fitness equipment, and elliptical trainers. After reviewing the Diamondback 1100 EL elliptical trainer I think all of that is about to change.

What sets the Diamondback 1100 EL apart from other elliptical trainers?

Here are the highlights:

  • MET'S Profile System: At any given time, everyone has a metabolic burn rate. If you are resting, for instance, your metabolic rate is equal to 1. When actively exercising, your metabolic rate will increase. The MET'S system will allow you to pre-determine exactly how much power you will put out over a given workout, and can be used as an effective tool for pushing your fitness to higher levels.
  • Heart Rate Control: Polar Compatible heart rate programs, with upper heart rate limit auto shut-off, graphic target zone display, and 2 heart rate programs.
  • Training Programs: Manual mode with quick start option, random program, and unlimited training profiles. Constant Power levels, and 5 pre-programmed hill profiles (fatburner, interval, strength, random and endurance) with 16 intensity levels of resistance.

Enough of the technical mumbo jumbo. So what do I think of the Daimondback 1100 EL elliptical trainer?

It's a great machine. It has a long 21" stride length not found on lower priced ellipticals, one of the best display panels I have seen and a nice warranty (lifetime frame, 1 year parts, motor and electronics with a one year labor warranty).

The only drawback on the Diamondback 1100 EL is that it is rather expensive for most people on a budget. But the extra cost of the machine gets you tons of useful workout workout programs, a quality heart rate monitor and a strong warranty.

The Diamondback 1100 EL elliptical trainer is considered a light institutional model, so it should run for a long time before you'll need any maintenance. It's also a nice alternative to the high buck elliptical trainers such as the models from Precor and Life Fitness.

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