Vertical Spin Trainer VST, Review

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The Vertical Spin Trainer VST is a unique spin bike that has done away with the saddle to give you a more effective standing workout that burns more calories than cycling seated.

The Vertical Spin Trainer is a kind of cross between a stepper, elliptical and cycle, offering 3 degrees of activation between a vertical and semi-horizontal position.  Level 1 offers effective cardio burn, Level 2 works the abs and core, while Level 3 concentrates more effort on the hips and thighs.

The Vertical Spin Trainer’s 3 degrees of activation coupled with its 8 levels of resistance effectively gives you 24 different workout settings.  The flywheel and resistance system operates smoothly and quietly and the resistance is adjustable via the turn-dial resistance knob so you can easily adjust the intensity of your workout.

VST's Resistance knob
& LCD monitor

VST's 3 degrees of activation

The Vertical Spin Trainer comes with a simple LCD monitor that displays motivating workout stats, including time, speed, distance, calories, pulse.  Your heart-rate is measured via the pulse grip heart-rate sensors built into the handlebars.

The Vertical Spin Trainer comes with 3 DVD workouts and also comes with a bonus smart-phone holder so you can stream free YouTube workouts to your own mobile phone while on the machine.

The Vertical Spin Trainer folds up and can be wheeled away for easy storage.

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Let’s take a look at the features and specifications in detail of the Vertical Spin Trainer to help you decide if it’s the best fitness machine for you:

Schwinn Journey 2.5 versus Schwinn Journey 2.0 Recumbent Bikes, Comparison Review

The Schwinn Journey 2.5 and Schwinn Journey 2.0 are the exact same recumbent bikes as the Schwinn 270 and Schwinn 230 respectively. Simply renamed, the Schwinn Journey 2.5 has the same build-quality, features and specifications as the Schwinn 270, and the Schwinn Journey 2.0 is the same as the Schwinn 230.

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The Schwinn Journey 2.5 and 2.0 recumbent bikes are solidly constructed and well-designed with ergonomic comforts and plenty of features to keep your workouts varied and challenging.  Both recumbent bikes feature a high-speed high-inertia perimeter-weighted flywheel together with ECB magnetic resistance to provide a quiet workout with smooth consistent motion.

The Schwinn Journey 2.5 is the high-end model over the Journey 2.0 and offers several up-grades including more resistance levels (25 compared to 20) and more workout programs (29 compared to 22).

Both the consoles on these 2 Schwinn recumbent bikes feature Dual Track LCD display, but the Journey 2.5’s screens are blue backlit for easier viewing.  Both consoles display up to 13 different feedback stats to keep you motivated as you cycle.  (See full details of programs and statistics displayed in the table and bullet-list below).

Schwinn Journey 2.5's console

Schwinn Journey 2.0's console

Both consoles offer performance tracking with Goal Tracker and you can also track your goals online by using the console’s USB port to export your data to Schwinn Connect or My Fitness Pal.  The USB port can also be used to charge your mobile phone/tablet.  The Schwinn Journey 2.0 allows for 2 different user profiles, while the Journey 2.5 allows for 4 which is useful if there’s several people in your household who want to use the recumbent bike on a regular basis.

Both the Schwinn Journey 2.5 and 2.0 feature a surprisingly good sound system with acoustic chambered speakers and MP3 input so you can listen to your favorite music as you exercise.  There’s also a handy media shelf to place your mobile device so you can watch a movie or read while you cycle.

Both recumbent bikes also come with a 3-speed fan to help keep you cool and there’s a handy water bottle holder mounted at the side of the seat so you can keep hydrated as you exercise.

Schwinn Journey 2.5's seat

Both the Schwinn Journey 2.5 and 2.0 are constructed with a step-through recumbent frame for easy mounting and dismounting the bike.  The seats differ between the 2 bikes with the Journey 2.5 having a contoured padded seat bottom with large vented backrest, while the Journey 2.0 has a contoured vented seat bottom and vented backrest.

Both seats are adjustable for different user heights with an easy-to-use sliding seat rail adjustment lever.

The Schwinn Journey 2.5 has a better 3-piece crank system compared to the Journey 2.0’s 1-piece crank.  Both recumbent bikes feature 2 integrated levelers for added stability and allow for a maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

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UPDATE!  New Schwinn 230 2016/17 model with new streamlined console now available:

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UPDATE!  New 2017 Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike with Bluetooth now available:

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Let’s take a closer look at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Schwinn Journey 2.5 versus Schwinn Journey 2.0 to help you decide on which is the best recumbent bike for you:

Schwinn MY16 830 versus Schwinn MY17 870 Treadmill, Comparison Review

The Schwinn MY16 830 and Schwinn MY17 870 are both high-quality treadmills for home use, designed for durability and comfort, with plenty of features and options to keep your workouts varied and challenging.

Both the Schwinn MY16 830 and Schwinn MY17 870 Treadmills offer speeds of between 0 to 12 mph and feature large 2.5” crowned rollers for smooth operation.

The Schwinn MY17 870 Treadmill is the higher-end model over the Schwinn MY16 830 and as such offers several upgrades in build quality along with more program variety (26 programs compared to 22).

 

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Both the Schwinn MY16 830 and Schwinn MY17 870 Treadmills feature motorized inclines for additional challenge, with the MY17 870 model offering 0-15% incline while the 830 model is slightly less at 0-12% incline.

The Schwinn MY17 870 Treadmill incorporates a more powerful motor than the MY16 830 (3.0 chp compared to 2.5 chp) and features a slightly longer running belt at 60” long compared to the 830’s 55” long belt.  Both belts are 20” wide. 

The Schwinn MY17 870’s belt is also thicker (2 ply compared to 1 ply) and is constructed with more cushioning than the Schwinn MY16 830 (6 cell SoftTrack compared to 4 cell SoftTrack) providing less impact on your joints when running.

The Schwinn MY17 870 Treadmill comes with an upgraded console over the  MY16 830 - the 870 features a DualTrack display instead of the single display of the 830, and the 870 also offers Bluetooth connectivity which the 830 does not have.  Both consoles are packed with features, including a USB port, 4 user profiles, a sound system with acoustic chambered speakers with MP3 input, a 3 speed cooling fan, a built-in media shelf and dual water bottle holders.

Schwinn MY17 870's console

Schwinn MY16 830's console

Both treadmills offer heart-rate monitoring so you can keep within your target heart rate zone.  You can measure your heart-rate via either the built-in contact pulse grip sensors located in the handlebars or use the telemetry enabled console with a wireless heart-rate chest strap.  A chest strap is included with the Schwinn MY17 870 but not with the Schwinn MY16 830.

There’s a slight difference in the overall size and weight of these treadmills (see table below) but both the Schwinn MY16 830 and Schwinn MY17 870 are well-constructed with oversized crossbar tubing for added stability and allow for a maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

Both treadmills feature a Soft Drop folding deck system to help save space when not in use and both feature transportation wheels for easy relocation.

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Alternatively you may still be able to get the previous models (2013) of the Schwinn 830 & Schwinn 870 Treadmills at a LOW PRICE while they're still available:

Note, the main difference between the 2013 and 2016/2017 models of the Schwinn 830 and 870 Treadmills comes down to the design of the console, with the new models being designed to be more user friendly and the 2017 870 Treadmill now having Bluetooth connectivity.

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Let’s take a closer look at the features and specifications and differences in detail between the Schwinn MY16 830 and Schwinn MY17 870 Treadmills to help you decide on which is the best treadmill for you:

Schwinn MY16 430 versus Schwinn MY17 470 Elliptical Trainers, Comparison Review

The Schwinn MY16 430 and Schwinn MY17 470 Elliptical Trainers are both high-quality machines, ergonomically designed for comfort with lots of high-end features and options to keep your workouts varied and progressively challenging.

Both the Schwinn MY16 430 and Schwinn MY17 470 Elliptical Trainer Machines utilize a high-speed high-inertia perimeter-weighted flywheel together with Eddy Current Brake magnetic resistance for smooth and quiet operation.

Both Schwinn elliptical trainers offer a 20” precision path stride length, large articulating footplates with cushioning for comfort, and dual-action ergonomic handlebars (static and moving).

 

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The Schwinn MY17 470 is the higher-end elliptical machine over the Schwinn MY16 430 and comes with an upgraded console that now includes Bluetooth connectivity and offers more ECB resistance levels (25 compared to 20) and more programs (29 compared to 22).

For additional challenge, both the Schwinn MY16 430 and Schwinn MY17 470 Elliptical Trainers offer adjustable incline which adds a new dimension to your workouts and works more muscle groups.  However, the adjustable incline differs between the 2 Schwinnn elliptical machines with the 470 offering a 10 degree motorized ramp with quick keys for ease of use, while the 430 offers a 10 degree manual adjustable ramp with 6 positions.

Both the Schwinn MY16 430 and MY17 470 come with a newly designed console that's more user friendly, yet is still packed with the same premium features as the previous 2013 models.  Both the Schwinn 430 and Schwinn 470 consoles come with a Dual Track 2 LCD displays, but the 470’s display is blue-backlit for better viewing and now includes Bluetooth connectivity for seamless transition of workout data to online fitness tracking apps.  (The Schwinn 430 does not have Bluetooth but does still have a USB port for transferring data.)

Schwinn MY17 470 DualTrack
blue-backlit LCD console
with Bluetooth

Schwinn MY16 430 
DualTrack LCD console

Both the Schwinn MY16 430 and Schwinn MY17 470 consoles display motivating workout stats and offer performance tracking with Goal Tracker.

For households where there are several people who want to use the elliptical trainer on a regular basis, the Schwinn MY17 470 has the advantage of allowing up to 4 different user profiles compared to the Schwinn MY16 430’s 2 user profiles.

The Schwinn MY16 430 and Schwinn MY17 470 elliptical trainers both offer contact pulse-grip heart-rate sensors in the handlebars for monitoring your heart-rate to help you stay within your target heart rate zone.  However, the Schwinn 470 has the advantage of also being telemetry enabled to use with a wireless chest heart rate strap (available separately).

Additional premium features on both the Schwinn MY16 430 and Schwinn MY17 470 elliptical trainers include an acoustic chamber sound system with MP3 input, a media shelf, a 3-speed cooling fan, a water bottle holder.

The Schwinn MY16 430 and Schwinn MY17 470 are solidly built with 2 integrated levelers for added stability, and allow for a maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.  Both elliptical trainers come with transport wheels for easy relocation.

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Alternatively, get the older 2013 models of the Schwinn 430 & 470 Elliptical Machine while they're still available at a low price:

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Let’s take a look at the main differences in features and specifications between the Schwinn MY16 430 and the Schwinn MY17 470 to help you decide on which is the best elliptical trainer for you:

Schwinn MY16 130 versus Schwinn MY17 170 Upright Exercise Bike, Comparison Review

The Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 are both well-built Upright Exercise Bikes that are packed with features to keep your workouts varied and progressively challenging. Both bikes utilize a high-speed high-inertia perimeter weighted flywheel together with ECB resistance to give you a smooth and quiet workout.

The Schwinn MY17 170 Upright Exercise Bike is the higher-end model over the Schwinn MY16 130 and offers more ECB resistance levels (25 compared to 20) and more preset programs (29 compared to 22) plus has the addition of Bluetooth connectivity for seamless transition of workout data to online fitness tracking apps.

    

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Being the higher-end bike, the Schwinn MY17 170 is constructed for more heavy-duty use and as such has some premium features over the MY16 130, including an upgraded crank system (3-piece compared to 1-piece) and over-sized pedals compared to standard pedals.

Both of the Schwinn upright bikes feature angle adjustable handlebars, but the Schwinn MY17 170 also features forearm rests for added comfort.

The seat on both bikes is contoured and padded for comfort with an easy seat-exchange system.  Both seats are adjustable up/down for different user heights, but the Schwinn MY17 170 has the advantage of also being adjustable fore/aft for a more custom fit.

The Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 exercise bikes come with an updated console compared to the older 2013 models and has been designed to be more user friendly, while still retaining all the high-end features.  Both consoles feature Dual Track LCD displays but the Schwinn MY17 170 has the advantage of being blue-backlit for better viewing and has the addition of Bluetooth connectivity which the Schwinn 130 and older models do not have.

Schwinn MY17 170 console with
DualTrack blue-backlit LCD
screens & Bluetooth

Schwinn MY16 130 console with 
DualTrack LCD screens

Both consoles display motivating workout stats as you exercise and offer performance tracking with Goal Tracker.  Both consoles also offer USB connection with a USB charging port which can also be used for data export to Schwinn Connect and My Fitness Pal for online tracking.  The Schwinn MY17 170 allows for more different user profiles than the Schwinn MY16 130 (4 compared to 2).

Both the Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 feature pulse grip heart-rate sensors in the handlebars to help you keep within your target heart-rate zone.  The Schwinn MY17 170 also offers telemetry-enabled heart-rate monitoring (wireless chest heart-rate strap available separately).

Additional features on both the Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 include acoustic chamber speakers with MP3 input, media shelf, 3-speed cooling fan, and water bottle holder.

The Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 exercise bikes are both well-constructed with 2 integrated levelers for added stability and support a maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.  Both bikes come with transportation wheels for easy relocation.

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UPDATE - new Schwinn 130MY20 model now available with Bluetooth connectivity - see review here:

• Schwinn 130 MY20 Upright Exercise Bike, Review

Alternatively, you may still be able to get the older 2013 models of the Schwinn 130 & Schwinn 170 Upright Bikes while they're still available at a low price:

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Let’s take a closer look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 to help you decide on which is the best Upright Exercise Bike for you:

Schwinn MY16 230 versus Schwinn MY17 270 Recumbent Bike, Comparison Review

The Schwinn MY16 230 and Schwinn MY17 270 are both high-quality recumbent exercise bikes that are ergonomically designed for comfort and offer plenty of options to keep your workouts varied and progressively challenging.

    

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The Schwinn MY16 230 and MY17 270 Recumbent Bikes have a newly designed console over the 2013 models - the new console has been streamlined for ease of use, yet still incorporates the same high-end features as the previous models.  The Schwinn MY17 270 also has the addition of Bluetooth connectivity for seamless transition of workout data to online fitness tracking apps which the older models and the MY16 230 does not have, although they do have a USB port for transferring data via a USB stick.

Schwinn MY17 270 console with DualTrack
Blue backlit LCD Display & Bluetooth

Schwinn MY16 230 console 
with DualTrack LCD display

Both the Schwinn MY16 230 and MY17 270 feature dual LCD displays, but the Schwinn 270 is the higher-end model over the 230 and features a blue backlit display and offers more pre-set programs (29 compared to 22) as well as more ECB resistance levels (25 compared to 20).  The Schwinn 270 also offers 4 user profiles compared to the Schwinn 230’s 2 user profiles.  (See table below for full list of programs and other specifications.)

Both the Schwinn MY16 230 and MY17 270 feature a USB port for charging your own mobile device and both consoles feature acoustic chambered speakers with MP3 input so you can listen to your favorite music as you exercise.  In addition, both consoles also feature a 3-speed cooling fan and media shelf.

The Schwinn 230 and 270 both feature contact pulse grip heart-rate sensors in the handlebars by the side of the seat so you can keep within your target heart-rate zone.  The Schwinn 270 recumbent bike is also telemetry enabled (chest-strap available separately).

Ergonomically designed, the Schwinn 230 and 270 feature a step-through frame design which makes it easy to mount and dismount the recumbent bike’s comfortable seat.  The seat differs between the 2 bikes, with the Schwinn 230 featuring a vented contoured seat bottom with large vented backrest, while the Schwinn 270 features a thick padded contoured seat bottom with large vented backrest.

The Schwinn 270 also features a better crank system with a 3-piece crank and over-sized pedals compared to the 230’s 1-piece crank and standard pedals.

Build-wise, both the Schwinn 230 and 270 recumbent bikes are solidly constructed and feature 2 integrated levelers and large mid-frame support for added stability.  Both the Schwinn MY16 230 and Schwinn MY17 270 feature front-mounted transportation wheels for easy relocation and support a maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

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NEW Updated Schwinn 230 MY20 Recumbent Exercise Bike now available with Bluetooth connectivity - see review here:

• Schwinn 230 MY20 Recumbent Exercise Bike, Review

Get the previous models, the 2013 Schwinn 230 & 270 Recumbent Exercise Bikes, while they're still available at a low price:

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Let’s take a closer look at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Schwinn MY16 230 and Schwinn 270 to help you decide on which is the best recumbent exercise bike for you:

Weslo StepFit Climber WLEL31216, Review

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The Weslo StepFit Climber WLEL31216 is a versatile fitness machine, allowing you to work your legs or arms or both at the same time for a total body workout.

You can use the 2-in-1 Weslo StepFit Climber as a stepper or climber to vary your workout.  It features adjustable resistance so you can increase the intensity of your workout as you progress for a tougher routine.

The Weslo StepFit Climber features adjustable climber handles to suit different user heights and the machine accommodates a maximum user weight capacity of up to 250 lbs.

The Weslo StepFit Climber comes with an easy-to-use fitness monitor (requires 2x AA batteries) with a large LCD screen that displays your workout data as you exercise to help keep you motivated.  The monitor also has a built-in device shelf to place your own smart-phone so you can keep entertained as you exercise.

Fitness monitor displays workout data

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Fitness tip:  Working out on a Climber for just 30 minutes could burn around 250 calories, depending on the intensity of the workout.

Let’s take a look at the features and specifications in detail of the Weslo StepFit Climber to help you decide if it’s the best stepper/climber machine for you: