Horizon Fitness Elite E9

Quick Summary

The Horizon Elite E9 elliptical trainer is designed to meet all fitness levels.

As the most advanced of all Horizon ellipticals, it stands out from others with its 30-pound drive and full-color touchscreen display.

Other highlights are a power incline, two Virtual Active training videos, iPod compatibility and a tablet computer rack.

Learn more from our detailed Horizon Elite E9 review below.

Specifications

Model	Horizon Elite E9
Rating Our custom rating considers all of the elliptical's features, specs, warranties, and 100's of user & expert reviews, to save you time!	84.3%
List Price Suggested retail price, typically higher than the price you'll pay with our recommended retailers.	$2,399
Best Price Since prices change daily, this link goes to our preferred retailer for the best price we've found.	$1,599
Resistance Resistance is what determines calories burned per stride. The more levels, the more precisely you can control the difficulty.	20 Levels
Resistance Type The type of resistance affects the performance of your elliptical. Magnetic and Eddy-Current are the most common types.	Electronically Adjustable
Stride Length Stride Length is important for comfort and smooth strides. A stride length of 18-21 inches is ideal for most heights (5'3 - 6'7).	20"
Pedals Elliptical pedals can be cushioned and adjustable for maximum comfort and minimum impact on joints for injury prevention.	Oversized
Incline Some elliptical trainers can be set at an incline to increase difficulty and burn more calories.	10 degrees
Flywheel The flywheel controls the smoothness and resistance of your workout. In general, the higher the better.	30 lbs
Programs Elliptical Programs allow you to complete a workout with changing speeds and inclines, without changing anything manually.	44
User Profiles For each profile the elliptical allows, you can create a custom user account with saved programs and goal settings.	n/a
Heart Rate Heart Rate programs allow you to track how many times your heart is beating per minute (bpm), and some control the workout for you.	Contact Grips and Free Polar Chest Strap
Display Elliptical Display refers to the screen you'll look at to monitor workouts. LED and LCD displays are similar to TV screens.	7" Touchscreen
Max. Weight Max User Weight is the amount of weight, in pounds (lbs), that it can safely support, which can represent durability.	350 lbs
Dimensions Dimensions are included to help you figure out if this elliptical will fit properly (Length x Width x Height and Height x Depth).	75” x 24” x 66”
Upper Body Most ellipticals have handles to hold while you're working out that provide an upper body workout.
Accessory Tray Some ellipticals include an accessory tray for holding items such as water bottles, wallets, keys, or MP3 players like iPods.
Speakers Ellipticals that include a sound system allow you to listen to your MP3 player/iPod through built-in speakers (without headphones).
Cooling Fans Cooling Fans are designed to help keep you cool during an intense workout on your elliptical.
Folding? Some ellipticals are designed to conserve space by folding up. This is a convenient option, but some features might be reduced.
Quick Controls Quick Controls allow you to select speed, incline and even workout programs with the touch of a button (usually on the handles).
Warranty The warranty is an important part of your investment. The longer the warranty, the longer you can get free/discounted repairs.	Frame: Lifetime Parts: 5 Years Labor: 2 Year

Our Rating

Rating: 84.3/100. The Elite E9 is Horizon’s top elliptical. With a 30-pound flywheel it offers especially smooth performance and can provide the ideal challenge whether you’re an advanced athlete or a newcomer to elliptical training. Its other key specs are a maximum 10% incline and an ergonomic 20″ stride. To help you train efficiently the Horizon Elite E9 has a 7″ touchscreen giving access to a workout calendar, 44 standard elliptical workout programs and two Virtual Active workout videos. Virtual Active videos let you virtually exercise in scenic destinations; their high-definition sights and sounds sync to your workout intensity. Other features of the Elite E9 are iPod compatibility, a wifi connection for using the ViaFit app, a rack for your tablet computer, and a smartly placed water bottle holder.

Here are lists of pros and cons to consider about the Horizon Elite E9.

Pros:

30-pound flywheel
Automated incline
Wireless heart rate monitor
Grip pulse monitor
Moving arm bars
Optimal handlebar spacing
Ergonomic pedal spacing
20″ stride
44 standard workouts
Two interactive videos
Digital workout calendar
ViaFit mobile fitness tracking
iPod-compatible (Port and speakers)
Tablet computer rack
Water bottle holder
Workout fan
High user weight capacity (350 pounds)
Long warranty for the parts (5 years)

Cons:

Not foldable for storage; footprint is 75″ x 24″

Introduction

The Elite E9 is the top elliptical trainer from Horizon Fitness. It uses Horizon’s heaviest flywheel (30 pounds), has excellent ergonomics, and is loaded with 46 training programs including two that use interactive video. Virtually escape to Northern Italy, tour the American Southwest and exercise with other Virtual Active videos available in Travel Packs. Additionally the Elite E9 is iPod-compatible and has a secure holder for your tablet computer. Here’s more info about the E9’s workout programs and special features.

Workout Programs

The Elite E9 includes the most training support of any Horizon elliptical. Programmed into the console are 44 standard workouts, two high definition video workouts and a workout calendar. Also provided is a wifi connection for sharing fitness data with the ViaFit app for Android and iOS.

The 44 preset workout programs can control the Elite E9’s resistance and incline. With the 7″ touchscreen, navigating the generous program menu is easy. The data displayed are Heart Rate, Time, Speed, Distance, Calories, Resistance, Incline, Laps, Watts and RPM.

Two HD video workouts show high definition footage of the scenic American Southwest and Northern Italy. Called “Virtual Active,” these unique videos are shown on the full-color 7″ touch screen and sync to your workout intensity. Additional Virtual Active videos are sold separately.

Horizon Fitness Elite E9 Features

The screen for showing built-in workouts is a full-color high definition 7″ touchscreen. This is the only Horizon elliptical that has a touchscreen instead of a traditional one-color LCD.

Add your favorite music and apps to elliptical workout time. The Horizon Elite E9 is an iPod-compatible elliptical trainer; it has a port and sound system for your iPod or other compatible MP3 player. A tablet computer holder is built into the machine too.

ViaFit connectivity lets you easily manage your workout data, including exercise you do away from the E9. Export your fitness data to social media or track your progress privately. The ViaFit app for Android and iOS makes it easy to get an overall view of your fitness activity.

For heart rate monitoring the Elite E9 offers two options. Use a wireless chest strap (included) or grip the pulse sensors on the handlebars.

Other special features are a workout fan and water bottle holder.

Warranty & Guarantee

The Horizon Elite E9 has the longest warranty of all Horizon ellipticals. It includes:

– Frame: Lifetime

– Parts: 5 Years

– Labor: 2 Years

Horizon Fitness also provides a 30-day trial period on its ellipticals.

Conclusion

The Horizon Elite E9 is designed for all fitness levels and keeping boredom at bay. It supports your motivation with virtual reality workouts, music speakers, a fitness tracking app and more. While the full price of $2,399 isn’t so competitive, the common web sale price of $1,599 (which includes delivery and a long warranty) brings good value.