Having fitness equipment in your home is very convenient, but not everyone has the room to furnish a home gym. That is one reason why the TRUE Fitness elliptical machines are very popular. They take up a small amount of space but offer a full body workout. Let’s take a look at two models to see which one will be the best for you.
True M30 Elliptical
The M30 is the entry level elliptical from TRUE Fitness. When not in use, it occupies only 30 by 42 inches of your floor space. When you’re exercising, you only need 30 by 70 inches, plus a little room overhead. TRUE recommends 4 to 6 inches of clearance beyond the 9-inch step up height plus your own height. For example, a 6-foot tall person would want to place the M30 where the ceiling is at least 7’3” high.
The M30 is sturdy and stable. It can support up to 300 pounds. Its foot pads are large enough to accommodate just about any shoe size. The stride length is 21 inches, perfect for anyone from 5’ to over 6.’ It’s comfortable because you don’t have to make use of the full stride if it’s too large for you.
Stepping on and off the M30 isn’t hard like it is on some other brand ellipticals. The M30 has side steps to make it safer for mounting and dismounting.
While the M30 doesn’t have adjustable incline or decline, the personal training program, mix3, and the Heart Rate Control technology help you get the most out of the machine. There are pulse sensors built into the stationary handles, plus the M30 has Cruise Control for your heart rate. Simply choose your desired rate and the machine will give you a programmed workout to keep it in the zone. There are 12 workout programs in total.
More features of the TRUE M30 elliptical:
- Lifetime warranty on the frame, 5-year warranty on parts, and 1-year free labor
- 8-foot long power cord; needs AC power to operate
- Water bottle holder and reading rack
- 2 front transport wheels
True M50 Elliptical
At first glance you may notice that the TRUE M50 has more handles than the M30. The handles are ergonomically designed and strategically placed to give you more control over a full body workout. Beside the new style of handles, the M50 has orthopedic cushioned footpads to make exercise easier on your joints. These are the two main differences between the M30 and the M50.
The M50 has a robotically welded steel frame that supports users up to 300 pounds. Like the M30, the M50 also has fixed side steps for mounting and dismounting safely. Its 21-inch stride length works well for most adults since a person with shorter stature doesn’t have to take the full stride each time. Both the M30 and M50 only take up a small amount of floor space.
The Emerge console is the same on both models. It comes with 12 programs in TRUE’s Cardio 360 personal trainer system. The system allows a user to work all major muscle groups in as little as 20 minutes even though there is no incline or decline.
The HRC Cruise Control is an easy shortcut to keep your heart rate in the zone you desire. Make use of the built-in pulse sensors in the handles or use your own Polar Telemetry heart rate sensor with the elliptical.
More features of the TRUE M50 elliptical:
- Lifetime warranty on the frame, 5-year warranty on parts, and 1-year free labor
- 8-foot long power cord; needs AC power to operate
- Water bottle holder and reading rack
- 2 front transport wheels
Recommendation
The main differences between the True M30 and the M50 ellipticals lie in the design of their handles and their foot pads. They have the same workout programming in their consoles.
If you prefer maximum versatility for where you place your hands during a workout, get the M50. It comes with orthopedically cushioned foot pads to protect your joints from impact as much as possible.
The M30 is the entry level model. If you don’t need the extra handles and padded pedals, you may save money by purchasing the M30 instead.
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