Xterra FS1.5 Elliptical Review

How long will the Xterra FS1.5 last?

While Xterra generally build their machines to last for longer than a minute, the short 5-year warranty on the frame of the FS1.5 is rather disheartening. This elliptical is sturdily built and has a decent 99.2 fully assembled weight with a maximum capacity of 250 lbs., meaning it is perfect for light to moderate workouts. Keeping the FS1.5 in a controlled climate and following simple cleaning and maintenance routines will extend the life expectancy of this piece of fitness equipment.

Brief Overview

The Xterra FS1.5 is our Fourth Place Best Buy in the $0 to $399 price range. It is budget-friendly and can be purchased from multiple platforms at different costs so definitely do your research before purchasing. The FS1.5 is a previous Best Buy winner and has quite a few commendable features for users to engage in a total body workout in their search for better health.

Overall Quality

The Xterra FS1.5 is a rear drive elliptical with a forward and backward motion allowing different sets of muscle groups to feel the burn during exercise periods. A 17.6 lb. flywheel enables quality performance and transitions between 16 levels of resistance aimed at providing challenging training to all! The sleek design of the FS1.5 is meant to fit into any household workout space and comes with transport wheels for easy movement when not in use. The 14” stride is standard for this price range and keeps those taller than most from comfortably using this machine.
The moving handlebars on the FS1.5 are helpful with toning upper body extremities, while the stationary ones collect heart rate information for those looking to stay on target. There are a few different points of information displayed on a 5” screen atop a simplistic console that is easy to use. By the same token, there are 14 built-in programs that work with users on building cardio and toning muscles.

History

The Xterra FS 1.5 Elliptical is our 4th place 2021 Best Buy Winner for the $399 and Under price range. We invite you to see our elliptical reviews to help you narrow your search for your next fitness machine.

Conclusion

The FS1.5 Elliptical, when purchased directly from Xterra, comes with free delivery and a 30-day money back guarantee. This allows users to decide whether or not the FS1.5 is a good fit for their household and fitness needs. It is budget-friendly yet contains many quality features including a number of built in programs, a decent flywheel weight with 16 levels of resistance, and a compact frame. Those weighing less than 225 lbs. will find the FS1.5 a worthy investment in their journey to a higher level of fitness health.