Tuesday 12 September 2017

Bodyguard E45 versus Bodyguard E40 Elliptical Cross Trainer, Comparison Review

Both the Bodyguard E45 and Bodyguard E40 Elliptical Cross Trainers are constructed with quality commercial-grade components for long-lasting durability, making them suitable for both home and commercial use.

he Bodyguard E45 Cross Trainer has more bells and whistles than the Bodyguard E40 including a much wider range of programs/custom/intensity modes; displays a wider range of feedback stats on a blue LCD display instead of black/grey display; incorporates a media shelf and USB port which the E40 doesn’t have; offers compatibility with wireless heart-rate monitoring instead of just contact pulse grip; and more (see tables below for full features and specifications compared).
 
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The Bodyguard E40 on the otherhand is designed for ease-of-use, so you can just get on and go without any complicated programs to figure out.  Its console has just 3 simple-to-use buttons – Go/Enter, Recover and Reset buttons.  The E40’s brake pad resistance is adjustable via an easy-to-use turn-dial resistance knob and it has just 4 programs – 1 manual and 3 race programs.


Bodyguard E45's console with blue LCD display, media shelf & USB port, image
Bodyguard E45's console
with blue LCD display,
media shelf & USB port
Bodyguard E40's console with black/grey LCD display & 3 simple-to-use buttons, image
Bodyguard E40's console
with black/grey LCD display
& 3 simple-to-use buttons


In addition, the Bodyguard E40 Elliptical Trainer actually has a much heavier flywheel than the E45.  The E40 has a precision-balanced 50 lb flywheel compared to the E45’s 16 lb flywheel, allowing for incredibly smooth momentum and effectively lowering perceived exertion.

Both the Bodyguard E45 and E40 Elliptical Cross Trainers offer a natural-feel 20” stride length and have a step-up height of 9.5”.  The Bodyguard cross trainers feature biomechanically correct footplates that are designed to minimize stress on the joints by correctly positioning the ankles in alignment with the knees and hips.  In addition, the footplates feature X-Comfort footpads for improved foot support and better blood circulation.

Both the Bodyguard E45 and E40 Elliptical Cross Trainers are built to withstand intensive training and allow for an extended user weight capacity of up to 350 lbs.

Premium build quality on both the Bodyguard E45 and E40 include industrial double sealed bearings in the hub, steel frame with rust-resistant powder coating, aluminum rear track, anddual concave wheels with wheel covers.

Both the Bodyguard E45 and E40 Elliptical Cross Trainers utilize self-generated power so you don’t have to worry about trying to find a space near a wall socket as there’s no electrical cord/plug - the console simply requires 2x AA batteries.





Let’s take a closer look at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Bodyguard E45 and Bodyguard E40 to help you decide on which is the best elliptical cross trainer for you:


Main DIFFERENCES in features between the Bodyguard E45 versus Bodyguard E40 Elliptical Cross Trainer:


BODYGUARD E45
ELLIPTICAL CROSS
TRAINER
BODYGUARD E40 ELLIPTICAL CROSS TRAINER
Differences
PRICE
Retails online at around
$400 MORE than the E40
Retails online at around $400 LESS than the E45
MODEL NO.
E45
E40
FLYWHEEL
·         Cast iron
·         16 lbs
·         Chromed steel
·         Precision balanced 50 lbs
RESISTANCE
20 levels of magnetic resistance
Brake pad resistance, manually adjustable via turn-dial knob
 PROGRAMS
·         17 preset programs:  JustGo, Calorie Goal, Cross Country, Random, Track, Heart rate intervals, Advanced hills, Beat my race, Smart reverse, Manual time goal, Distance goal, Interval, Goodbye fat, Heart-rate control, Fitness test, Race, Target watts
·         8 Custom
·         8 Memory
·         1 Manual (set your own goals)
·         3x Racing programs (compete against the console with fixed race time of 20 mins)
PROGRAM MODES
Each program is automatically assigned one of 3 program modes:
·         Constant torque
·         Constant watts
·         Gear ratio

INTENSITY MODES
The Intensity Mode allows the user to adjust the range of the resistance system when using programs that utilize Constant torque or Constant Watts, effectively enabling you to have smaller or larger increments between each level of resistance:
·         Low (200 watts at 60 rpm)
·         Medium (300 watts at 60 rpm)
·         High (400 watts at 60 rpm)

NO. OF USER ID’s
8

CONSOLE DISPLAY SCREEN
·         6.5” blue LCD  display
·         20x13 block profile
·         Information windows
·         16 character alphanumeric message center at bottom of screen scrolls through info during & after workout
·         LCD black/grey display
·         Animation center
·         Information windows
STATS DISPLAYED
·         Speed
·         Average speed
·         Distance
·         Elapsed time
·         Pace
·         RPM
·         Elevation change
·         Heart rate & maximum heart rate %
·         Target BPM
·         METS
·         Time in zone
·         Target remaining
·         Watts
·         Calories & calories/hour
·         Goal %
·         Time
·         Speed
·         Distance
·         Pulse
·         Calories
·         RPM
CONSOLE CONTROLS
·         Increase / decrease level
·         Increase / decrease segment
·         iTEK (home) key
·         JustGo (enter key)
·         Main keypad with most used operational keys
·         Preset speed keys
·         Program category keys
·         Stats key
·         Stop/pause key
·         User ID key
·         Go/Enter button – rotate to scroll through settings & press to confirm selections
·         Recovery button
·         Reset button
SLEEP MODE

If the console hasn’t received any RPM or heart-rate signal input after 4 minutes it will enter SLEEP mode to save power
HEART RATE MONITORS
·         Contact pulse grip
·         Wireless (compatible with 5kHz chest strap)
·         Contact pulse grip
MEDIA SHELF
Reading rack/device holder built into console
NO
USB PORT
USB port for software updates & charging compatible mobile devices
NO
WEIGHT OF CROSS TRAINER
Approx.  165 lbs
Approx.  209 lbs

SIMILARITIES in features between the Bodyguard E45 and Bodyguard E40 Elliptical Cross Trainer:


BODYGUARD E45 ELLIPTICAL CROSS TRAINER
BODYGUARD E40 ELLIPTICAL CROSS TRAINER
Similarities
STRIDE LENGTH
20”
STEP-UP HEIGHT
9.5”
PEDAL FOOTPADS
·         X-Comfort footpads offer improved foot support & better blood circulation
·         Removable urethane
·         Biomechanically correct footplates – designed to position the ankles in perfect alignment with knees & hips to minimize stress on joints
HANDLEBARS
Dual – static & moving handlebars
WATER BOTTLE HOLDER
Yes
USER WEIGHT CAPACITY
Up to 350 lbs
PORTABILITY
Front-mounted transport wheels
POWER
Self-generated  (batteries required for monitor display)
HUB
Industrial double sealed bearings
REAR TRACK
Aluminum
WHEELS
Dual concave
WHEEL COVERS
Yes
FRAME
Steel with rust-resistance powder coating
BUILD QUALITY
Commercial-grade
DIMENSIONS
Space-saving design:
Approx.  62” long x 29” wide x 61” high
WARRANTY
Residential:
·         Frame – lifetime
·         Parts – 10 years
·         Labor – 3 years

Commercial:
·         Frame – lifetime
·         Parts – 5 years
·         Labor – 2 years


Bodyguard E45 Elliptical Cross Trainer with 17 preset programs & 8 user ID profiles, image, review features & specifications plus compare with Bodyguard E40
Bodyguard E45 Elliptical Cross Trainer,
with 17 preset programs & 8 user ID profiles

Bodyguard E40 Elliptical Cross Trainer with 50 lb flywheel, image, review features & specifications plus compare with Bodyguard E45
Bodyguard E40 Elliptical Cross Trainer,
with 50 lb flywheel


Summary:

The commercial-grade build quality of the Bodyguard E45 and E40 give these elliptical cross trainers the edge over their competitors and will stand up to the test of time.

Which Bodyguard elliptical cross trainer you choose will depend on your own personal preference and what you’re looking for in your exercise regime.

If you’re the sort of person who is likely to get bored quickly, then opt for the Bodyguard E45 – its wide array of programs will help to keep your workouts varied, keeping you motivated and challenged.

If you’re not fussed about variety in programs, but just want the simplicity of getting on and getting going, then opt for the Bodyguard E40.


N.B.  It’s always advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional before undertaking any new exercise regime.

*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.


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