Rated 
Very good, economical low-end machine, intended mainly for women.
Good computer for price--may vary workout--uses heavy magnets. Very good value. Very low impact. May pedal backwards.
275 lbs. is given as the limit. If you are somewhat close to this weight, the machine will rock sideways slightly yet not nearly enough to tip over. Center bar sensors for heart rate monitor.
Posted 3 months ago - My Eclipse 1175e was recalled (pedal cranks broke unexpectedly), so Fitness Quest sent this as a replacement. I don't think the 1100HR/A is as steady for for a heavy person, but the computer with its differing workouts work better. Also, the heart-rate monitor sensors are on fixed handles--the 1175e had these sensors on the main (moving) handles--this was superior.... A 52-year-old male at 5' 9", I no longer do any leg impact exercise other than walking--I want to have something resembling joints when I hit 70! So, I like elliptical machines. Ellipticals are great when one must stay in or at night--they are very low impact--using one is much like pedaling a bike standing instead of seated. I feel that one has two choices--expensive machines that attempt to approach gym-quality and this and many other low-end colleague units. For most women with a reasonable weight, I feel this is more than adequate for home use--the computer and magnets with the heart rate monitor (on the fixed handles) will facilitate a good aerobic workout. I think my machine's heart rate monitor is pretty accurate. The 1100HR/A is intended for women, mainly. Gym machines are far better quality and very heavy-duty, however. Some people may not like the pedals on the 1100HR/A or they may not be able to extend long legs satisfactorily--the pedals certainly are fixed--not adjustable. However, the pedals themselves are long enough to facilitate some foot adjustment. I considered fashioning plywood "pads" w/straps to steady the machine better. I have lost some weight, however, so that's not so much an issue now. (Nevertheless, the machine tipping over would prove disastrous.) I'll keep the machine until it "dies." Some people have indicated that these do die. In that case, I'll probably re-purchase. Expensive ellipticals use much more space in a room and have a huge "footprint"--they certainly may "dominate" a room. The 1100 HR/A is better about that, yet, it's not so small and "demure" as it seems in the picture given above. Since one is standing on it--elevated, it's good not to put this near a ceiling fan, etc.
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