ProForm HIIT Trainer Pro

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Last Updated: January 1, 2023

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The ProForm HIIT Trainer Pro is a multifunction trainer with both vertical and horizontal pedal motion and multi-position handles for both upper and lower body training. This HIIT trainer stands upright so it takes up much less floor space than a comparable elliptical machine. Built with a 30 pound flywheel and oversized pedals, this is one of the best at-home HIIT trainers you can find.

Who it’s For: Users who want to get the most out of their home exercise equipment

• This multi-function trainer gives you lots of training options for both upper and lower body!
• Stay in shape with over 16,000 iFit workouts on the lovely 10” touchscreen
• iFit comes free for one month with up to five profiles
• Multi-position handles allow for various hand positions to work different muscle groups
• QuickTouch buttons make adjusting resistance easy

In-depth Review of ProForm HIIT Trainer Pro

Construction

Frame

• The HIIT Trainer Pro is an upright exercise machine that is part elliptical and part stair-stepper. The vertical and horizontal motion keeps users’ feet in the pedals at all times for a truly low-impact workout. All pedal and handlebar motion stays within the footprint of the HIIT Trainer so you don’t have pedals or handles jutting out into your room when in use. This compact design is safer and opens up options for placing your Trainer in a room — you can tuck it behind a couch or in a corner and it won’t collide with furniture or walls when in use.
• Steel stabilizers with leveling feet keep the Trainer securely on the floor. Larger users may notice a bit of wobble when using the machine, but this doesn’t affect the functionality of the HIIT Trainer.

Pedals

• The foot pedals are extra-wide and designed to work with any size shoe. There is a slight ledge around the perimeter that holds your foot on the pedal. The surface is textured so your shoe doesn’t slip.
• The pedal is also oversized and glides easily up and down the track.

Handles

• Static handles extend vertically in front of the console and they are angled to provide a symmetrical grip so you can keep your wrists, elbows and shoulders in alignment while in use. A spongy grip material adds a bit of cushion to the steel beam bars.
• Kinetic handles connect down to the pedal beams so motion is streamlined between hands and feet. The handles allow you to use more upper body muscles than on other types of cardio equipment. Pulling the handles towards you engages the biceps, anterior deltoids, and lats. Pressing the handles forward engages the triceps, rear delt, and forearms. This feature makes the HIIT Trainer Pro beneficial for multiple muscular systems since you can develop both lower body and upper body conditioning all at once.
• Lower static handles allow users to lean down and really focus on strengthening the glutes and hamstrings. This multi-function design makes this a great full-body HIIT trainer.

FlyWheel

• The solid 30lb flywheel is tucked inside the upright body of the HIIT Trainer and helps move the pedals along smoothly. This design lifts and centers the weight of the machine and may be the reason we see a bit of wobble from time to time with high intensity routines. However, this design keeps the footprint compact and engages both upper and lower body muscle systems for well-rounded conditioning.

Resistance

• Magnetic resistance is quiet and smooth. Magnets adjacent to the flywheel oppose the wheel’s rotation to create resistance. There is no friction which reduces both noise and wear on the flywheel.
• 26 resistance levels are digitally set to be precise and consistent. Whether you use an iFit program, follow a preloaded routine, or just adjust the resistance yourself, you can always find the same level of resistance. This is tremendously beneficial compared to a tension knob that just randomly increases resistance but isn’t measurable.

Console/Controls

Screen

• 10” Touchscreen
• This lovely 10” touchscreen is easy to see and navigate. It is centered in the console and gently pivots up and down so you can eliminate overhead glare. You can select an iFit program or one of the 34 preloaded programs to watch on the touchscreen.
• A white stat bar at the top of the screen displays:
• Resistance
• Calorie Burn / Est Burn / Watts
• Time Elapsed / Time Remaining
• Distance / Total Distance
• Speed / Average Speed

Console

• OneTouch buttons for resistance levels flank the screen on either side. Levels 1-10 are on the left with a separate button for each. Levels 12-26 are on the right and skip by 2.
• Fans sit at the base of the console and control buttons are just below the screen. There are four fan settings.
• Dual speakers in the console are Bluetooth enabled so you can sync your phone and play your music on the speakers. Volume buttons sit just below the screen as well.
• Manual -/+ resistance buttons are centered in the console so you can select smaller increments if needed.
• Tablet Holder ledge sits just below the screen and is wide enough to support a phone or tablet. This is a great place to set a tablet — however, depending on the size of your tablet it may block part of the screen.

Noise Level

• Since it uses magnetic resistance, the HIIT Trainer Pro makes very little noise. The pedals glide smoothly and the handles are attached in such a way that you can exercise without disturbing those around you.

Storage / Folding

• The HIIT Trainer Pro does not fold, but it doesn’t need to. The upright design of the machine makes it relatively compact so it will fit in the corner or along the wall of most rooms. Wheels under the stabilizers make it so you can pivot and then roll the HIIT Trainer when needed, but it isn’t designed to be moved around with each use.

iFit and Onboard workouts

Pre-programmed workouts

• There are 34 pre programmed workouts on the machine that will guide you through various intensities and resistance. The onboard workouts are sufficient to keep you active and provide plenty of training variables. This is a perfect exercise machine for users who want functionality but simple tech. It doesn’t have all the extra bells and whistles that many users don’t want to pay for.

iFit Subscription

• iFit is included free for the first 30 days with up to five profiles. Classes are filmed in a studio with a trainer in front of you and other participants working out alongside. Trainers are excellent at varying your training with both light cardio and intense HIIT classes.
• The resistance on the HIIT Trainer Pro is automated, so it will automatically adjust to whatever the trainer is doing. If you are hiking an outdoor route, the Trainer resistance will automatically match the natural terrain of that route — which means you can keep your hands on the handlebars at all times for both safety and conditioning. You don’t have to readjust resistance manually (unless you want to — manual controls will automatically override any automation).
• There are also hundreds of outdoor classes that are amazing! Many of these are hiking routes all over the world with incredible views. Since the HIIT Trainer foot motion is up/down as well as forward/aft, it feels very natural to follow along on a mountain trail as the trainer hikes ahead of you. We love the outdoor routes in iFit and the 10” touchscreen brings it all to life right in the comfort of your own home!