Spirit Fitness XE395 Elliptical

The Spirit Fitness XE395 elliptical trainer offers exercisers a particularly varied training experience. Not only can the resistance be changed at the touch of a button, but an incline can also be set. Hill walking and hill running are possible in the living room or fitness room at home. Integrated speakers provide musical support and motivation. Training performance can be transferred to the Spirit Fit training app via Bluetooth and synchronised with the Apple Healthkit, the Fitbit app or MyFitnessPal.

The Spirit Fitness XE395 cross trainer was rated "good" (90 %) by the renowned ETM test magazine. The crosstrainer is scrutinised in detail over 12 pages. You can read the full test report here.

Features:

• Electronically controlled magnetic brake system (motorised)
• Flywheel mass approx. 13.5kg
• stride length 50.8cm
• treads inclined inwards by 2° - recent sports science studies show that an inclination of the feet inwards by 2° promotes optimum muscle and ligament activity. These findings have been incorporated into the development of the XE395 and the inclination of the treads has also been realised
• Tread distance (Q-factor): 5cm - The Q-factor describes the pedal distance. While the distance between the feet when walking is 120 - 150 mm, this is less when running and is 80 - 100 mm. A low Q-factor offers favourable ergonomics for running training on the elliptical trainer
• 3-way adjustable inclination angle of the pedals: 0°, 5°, 10°
• Training computer with 19cm blue backlit LCD window (131x67mm)
• Console display of revolutions/min, calories, time, distance, resistance, METs, watts, heart rate
• Muscle strain profile - the console has a display of the strained muscles
• Display of the current training pulse as a percentage of the maximum heart rate (calculated using the age formula)
• 20 electronically adjustable resistance levels
• 20 electronically adjustable incline levels up to 35° - for a more intensive workout of the leg and buttock muscles
• Resistance level and incline can be operated via quick control buttons on the upper body bars
• Load regulation: speed-dependent
• Bluetooth interface for connection with smartphone/tablet
• With the Spirit Fit APP*, all training data can be tracked even more precisely, saved and compared with the next sessions. The training data can be posted on social media or shared via messenger services. Data synchronisation with prominent fitness apps (e.g. Apple HealthKit, MapMyFitness, Fitbit) is also possible.
• Kinomap-APP** - compatible - the Kinomap-APP turns training into a motivating, interactive training experience, whether alone or in competition mode. Over 170,000 kilometres of varied routes for different sports have already been uploaded by users
• Programmes: Manual - where the user is in charge of training design, Hill - a challenging mountain run with steadily increasing exertion, Fat Burn - a special fat burner training programme, Cardio - the cardio programme aims to strengthen the heart muscle and increase blood flow and lung capacity, Strength - high-intensity training programme, Interval - a workout built up in intervals. Phases of recovery alternate with phases of maximum intensity
• 2 user programmes - programmes can be created and saved by the user
• 2 pulse-controlled programmes - pulse-controlled training to improve performance
• Telemetric heart rate measurement (integrated pulse receiver)
• Hand pulse sensors on the fixed handlebars
• forward and backward motion sequence for different muscle strain
• Ergonomic handlebars for upper body training
• multi-grips on the handlebars offer maximum variability - by alternately pushing and pulling and the possibility of using different grip positions, the arms, chest, shoulders and upper back are comprehensively activated
• Large pedals for a secure footing
• non-slip treads with profile
• movable pedals that support the natural rolling of the heels
• swivelling fan
• loudspeaker
• audio input
• transport castors
• double aluminium rail system
• Power supply through adapter
• Water bottle holder
• Tablet holder

Use: home use, payload: approx. 150kg
Device dimensions: L194 x W74 x H164cm, weight 100.5kg
Accessories: integrated receiver for chest strap transmitter, hand pulse sensors, pulse transmitter belt
Warranty: 2 years on labour and spare parts, 10 years on frame

Spirit Fit APP*
The Spirit Fit app connects to the treadmill, bike or elliptical trainer via Bluetooth. Current training data can be shown in three different display screens on the device. Switch easily from the workout view to internet, social media or email sites via icons on the screen. When the workout is finished, the data is automatically uploaded to the personal calendar for later reference. The Spirit Fit app can share training data with HealthKitApp, Fitbit, Record, MapMyFitness, Facebook and Twitter.

Kinomap APP**
The Kinomap APP turns training into a motivating, interactive training experience. The app provides videos for cross trainers, ergometers, treadmills and rowing machines. The Kinomap app is connected to the training device via Bluetooth. Choose a route and cycle, run or row as if you were there yourself. You can track your progress on the map. As the videos are geocoded, the app also adapts the resistance (on selected models) to the terrain profile of the training route.
Train more than 170,000 kilometres alone or in competition with others - the Kinomap videos are uploaded by users. There are already over 170,000 kilometres of varied routes available for the various sports. All videos are labelled with location data, so you can not only watch the video, but also see on the map where you are currently travelling and what the terrain profile looks like. The app also displays the most important training data during the workout so that you can keep an eye on your performance while you are running through Central Park, for example. The multiplayer sessions are also particularly challenging, where you can take part in public races or arrange to meet up with friends for a little race. Kinomap is available in a free basic version from both Google Play and the AppStore. There are various licence models for the full version.