AFG 3.1 AE Elliptical Trainer
At a Glance: AFG 3.1 AE | |
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Brand | AFG Fitness |
Capacity | 325 lb. |
Price Range | Under $1500 |
Fly Wheel Weight | 23 lbs |
Stride length | 20 “ |
Display | 2 4-digit LED windows, 16 digit alphanumeric LED |
Programs | 10 Programs |
Resistance Level: | 20 level |
Dimension | 74.8 x 22.2 x 65.2 inches |
Incline | 20 Level Power Incline |
HR Monitor | Contact and Wireless |
Weight | 198 lbs |
- SIXSTAR Certified
- 20 levels of power incline
- proFILE performance tracking
- 10 different programs
- Fixed Stride and Pedals
- No cooling fan
- Customer support may be slow depending on your location.
AFG 3.1 AE is the ultimate fitness partner one can get. Designed especially for supporting all shapes and sizes this ultimate tool for fitness can be a turn-around for many persons suffering from obesity and heart diseases. It is engineered for all possible body movements and also has a SIX star certification. AFG 3.1AE has 20 levels of power incline workout options and the model comes with a heart beat monitoring strap. It also comes with 10 programs to choose from such as manual, intervals, weight loss, muscle toner, reverse train, Oregon Trail, THR zone, two custom programs. The stride length has been increased from previous models and is 20 inches long. The model has a stylish LED brickyard display comprising of two four digit LED widows, and 16 digit alphanumeric LED. The main specialty of the trainer is that there is a 23 pound flywheel that endures years of heavy usage. It uses an AC power source and the voltage usage ranges from 110-120 volts. The machine also has a fancy water holder attached to its body.
Features
- SixStar Certified™ platform
- 20″ FLATellipse™ foot path
- 11″ SUREstep™ easy access
- SUREgrip™ rubberized footpad
- ZEROgap™ overlapping pedal motion
- USB for firmware updates
- Speakers, in/out Jack
Build Quality
AFG 3.1AE was released in 2011. But even after 3 years, its still rated as one of the best elliptical trainer because of its solid Build Quality. If you use enough lubricant while assembling this unit, you should never hear any noise from it. The machine itself is on the lighter side (just 90 kg / 198 lbs). But the heavy flywheel (23 lbs) and solid construction makes it feel like a high end elliptical.
Assembly
Assembling a 3.1 AE is quite straight forward. The carton comes in solid package. Always remember to sort all the parts when you unbox your trainer. Otherwise small parts might get missing and make the assembly experience very frustrating.
If you can sort all the washers togather and follow the guleline accordingly, whole assembly will take only 1-1:30 hours. Be careful when you attaché the console with mainframe, in this stage you may need help from another person (who will help you hold the bar).
If you can buy silicon based lubricant spray, it will help you reduce maintenance duty of this trainer. Just spray on both attachment hole of paddle arm, before attaching it with the crank. Also use lubricant in the joint of handle bars.
Before you start putting togather your trainer, we suggest to read the full assembly manual. It will really solve any puzzle that you might get into. Checkout this assembly video for AFG 4.1AE (we know it’s not the same model, but assembly process is same)
Heart Rate Monitor
This trainer comes with both Contact Grips and Telemetric Receiver. We always say not to use contact grip heart rate from any machine because accuracy on them are questionable (mostly because when you work out, your fingers will slip and tight grip may hinder blood circulation on your finger). Polar wireless chest stripe showed perfect reading every time we tested it
Display and Console
Display has 2 LED Feedback Windows, 16-digit alphanumeric display, LED Progress Window. This Display is very basic and straight forward (It may be too basic for advance users). Display shows: time, distance, heart rate, calorie burned and speed. In the center of the console it shows current preset program in dots (each dots count one resistance level). It can save previous workout record for 2 users (It also has a guest option, were you can work out without saving any record).
In the bottom half of the console lays the control. Which has button for: resistance (up-down), incline (up-down), start-stop button and controller switches. We have tested 5 random persons, with this console and everyone successfully used all the features and said its easy to operate.
Programs
It comes with 10 programs to choose from such as manual, intervals, weight loss, muscle toner, reverse train, Oregon Trail, THR zone, two custom programs.
None of the preset program utilizes the incline feature of this trainer (which is limiting its potential). But you can easily make custom programs on your own utilizing the incline to make the best out of the 3.1AE.
Warranty
This trainer comes with a lifetime warranty on frame (it’s a common feature for all the elliptical in this price range); 3 years on parts and 1 year for labour.
Many customers reported AFG’s customer support to be slow and ineffective. Personally we have not encounter any issue that may require support; but any time we called to check on their customer support number someone always picked up (very good sign compared to other non US brands).
Conclusion
Each of the AFG 3.1 AE are carefully designed and meticulously calculated that is sleek, user friendly and also obviously extremely useful. The company provides free shipping and also closely monitors the shipment it makes ensuring the product is delivered to you in proper time. These machines can easily assembled and ready to use within minutes. The machine is designed in such a way that one can focus on areas that are not possible with manual training. This machine is definitely worth buying though it is expensive because it is designed to provide your family with generations of fitness.
Technical Specifications
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Stride length | 20 inch |
Front drive | Yes |
Cushioned footpad | No |
Resistance type | Magnetic brake resistance |
Resistance levels | 1-20 electronic resistance range |
Adjustable pedals | No |
Upper body | Yes |
Handgrip | Yes, Pulse grips. |
Heart rate control | Pulse Grips & Chest Strap Compatible |
Flywheel weight | 23-lb flywheel |
Incline type | Power Adjustable, 20 levels (5% increments) |
Display | Console display features LED brickyard, 2 4-digit LED windows, 16 digit alphanumeric LED; Speakers, in/out Jack |
programs | 10 Programs/proFILE (Manual, Intervals, Weight Loss, Constant Watts, Muscle Toner, Reverse Train, Oregon Trail, THR Zone, Custom 1 & 2) |
Cooling fans | No |
Water bottle/accessory holders | Yes (but no holder for books) |
Capacity | 325 lbs |
Weight | 198 pounds |
Warranties | |
Frame | Lifetime |
Parts and Electronics | 3 Years Parts, 1 Year Labor |
Shipping Information | |
Dimensions | 74.8 x 22.2 x 65.2 inches |
Weight | 213.4 pounds |
ASIN | B005S03WOI |
Item model number | HEP0361-01 |
Each of the AFG 3.1 AE are carefully designed and meticulously calculated that is sleek, user friendly and also obviously extremely useful. The company provides free shipping and also closely monitors the shipment it makes ensuring the product is delivered to you in proper time. These machines can easily assembled and ready to use within minutes. The machine is designed in such a way that one can focus on areas that are not possible with manual training. This machine is definitely worth buying though it is expensive because it is designed to provide your family with generations of fitness.
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Stride | 20 inch | 20 inch | 20 – 22 inch | 20 inch |
Resistance | 25 Lveles | 20 Levels | 16 | 20 Level |
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Programs | 29 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Display | LCD Display | LED Display | LCD Display | LED Display |
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User Weight | 300 lbs | 325 lbs | 350 lbs | 325 lbs |
Extra Perks | 3 speed fan, USB charging & data export to Schwinn connect & myfitnesspal.com, speaker, Goal Tracker | MP3/iPod input jack + built-in Speakers SixStar Certified frame |
iFit technology, Dual wheel rollers, 2% inward slope on foot pedals, MP3 jack + speakers Cooling Fan, Cushioned, Slip-Resistant Pedals |
Speakers, SIXStar Certified , Nike+, Pivoting foot plate, MaxTone Arch Pedal footpad |
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