Here is our comparison of the Schwinn 411 and the Schwinn A40 Elliptical trainers, they are both great elliptical trainers for home use with some minor differences.
The Schwinn 411 is a great elliptical for home use, it has 13 workout programs, large footplates, 5.5″ High Contrast LCD display, and 16 levels of magnetic resistance. It also supports Explore the World app.
The Schwinn A40 is a great home-level elliptical trainer. It has 8 levels of magnetic resistance and 7 preset programs. There is no cooling fan on this model. The user weight capacity is 300 lbs. and the maximum stride length is 17.5 inches.
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Spec Comparison
Schwinn 411
Schwinn A40
Stride Length
The stride length is the furthest distance between the two pedals of the elliptical in motion. A longer stride will give you more natural feeling, like a running type motion.
If you are over 5’4″ you may prefer a 20 inch or higher stride length and if you’re over 6 feet, you’ll definitely want a 20 inch stride or more. Ellipticals with a stride length of 18 to 20 inch are suitable for people under 5’4″.
18″
17.5″
Resistance
Elliptical trainers have either a manual, motorized or electromagnetic resistance. Increasing resistance on the elliptical in your workouts will make the workout harder, causing you to burn more calories but be careful if you are a beginner.
Some elliptical trainers have heart rate programs that adjusts resistance based upon your heart rate.
16 Levels of Eddy Current Magnetic Resistance
8 Levels of Eddy Current Magnetic Resistance
Drive System
The drive system, usually the flywheel is what moves when you apply pressure to the pedals. Its weight is directly related to how smooth an elliptical trainer will feel during training.
High speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel
High speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel
Maximum Weight Capacity (LBS)
Number of Programs
Heart Rate Monitor
Knowing your heart rate during a workout is important for maximum fitness benefits. Today we have many methods to measure our heart rate, but a built-in heart rate monitor has other advantages, like heart rate oriented workout programs.
Contact & Telemetry Enabled
Contact type: Measure your heart rate by grasping the stationary handles for 10 seconds.
The Schwinn 411 supports wireless chest heart rate monitor but it is not included.
Contact grip heart rate monitor
Console and Display Properties
5.5-inch High Contrast LCD
2 DualTrack LCD Displays, no backlight
Water Bottle Holder
Cooling Fan
Warranty
- Frame 10 years
- Mechanical parts 2 years
- Electronics 1 year
- Labor 90 days
- Frame 3 years
- Mechanical parts 1 year
- Electronics 1 year
- Wear items 60 days
- Labor 60 days