ProForm Carbon EL Elliptical Review

High Quality for Budget Price!

ProForm Carbon EL Elliptical

Considering the ProForm Carbon EL elliptical, it’s an appealing choice within the competitive $999 price range. This elliptical distinguishes itself by offering features that are often not found at this price point, such as being iFit enabled, which provides access to a vast array of interactive workouts.

Additionally, it boasts a full-color display and a wide, comfortable 19” adjustable stride, enhancing the user’s exercise experience. ProForm, as a brand under Icon Fitness, benefits from large-scale production, often allowing for more value for the consumer’s investment.

While it may not include all the advanced features of higher-priced ellipticals, the ProForm Carbon EL still presents a solid combination of essential features and affordability, making it an attractive option for those seeking quality fitness equipment without a high price tag.

Check out a comparison chart of all ProForm ellipticals here.

ProForm Carbon EL Features

20° Adjustable Ramp with 5 Positions – You can quickly adjust between 5 different incline positions to target different muscle groups and get a more effective workout.

5″ High Contrast Display  – A full color, high contrast display screen on a machine in this price range is not a feature to overlook. 

19″ Power Adjustable Stride – 20″ stride is what most users report as the most comfortable. In this price range, we usually see an 18″ stride so 19″ is pretty good.

15 lb. Flywheel – The weight of  flywheel determines the smoothness of the elliptical motion. The heavier the flywheel, the better. This weight will not give you as smooth of a workout as higher end machines, but it’s decent for the price point.

Warranty – Consists of 10-year frame, and 1-year parts and labor, which is pretty standard for this price range.

Front Drive Design – The Carbon EL features a front drive design. Learn more about Front Drive vs. Rear Drive in our article here.

18 Resistance Levels – 18 digital resistance levels will ensure you get a great workout, as you progress from easy to difficult. They feature SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance to keep your noise to a minimum. 

iFit Ready – iFit is a signature training technology found on machines from Icon Fitness (ProForm and NordicTrack). The Carbon EL elliptical comes iFit enabled, however you will have to pay an additional monthly fee for an iFit subscription, which is usually around $40/month. If you want an elliptical with iFit already included in the price, you may want to check out the ProForm Carbon HIIT H10 elliptical; it is “FREE” with a 3-year iFit membership included in the price. 

Other Features…

• Soft Touch Upper Body Grips
• Oversized Pedals
• Audio Auxiliary Port with (2) 2″ Speakers
• Tablet Holder
• Water Bottle Holder

Note: The weight capacity on the ProForm Carbon EL is 300lbs. 

Our Review – ProForm Carbon EL Elliptical Trainer

The ProForm Carbon EL is a great machine for the price point. There aren’t many ellipticals out there in this price range. This machine may not have all the fancy features, but it will get the job done and you can get a great workout right in your home.

Note: Fully assembled dimensions are 25” W x 68.5” D x 67.75” H.

To learn more, visit ProForm.com