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Precor EFX 245 Elliptical Trainer with automatic elevation cross ramp & 40 series console

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Precor EFX 245 Elliptical Trainer

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Precor EFX® 245

Energy™ Series Cross Trainers

With 40 series console
powered elevation crossramp
& moving handlebars

Looking for fitness equipment that feels great, is reliable, lasts for years, and keeps you engaged? The EFX® 245 Energy Series brings Precor technology to your fingertips and the smooth feel of a fitness center elliptical into your home. With technology adapted from our commercial-grade models, these Precor 245 elliptical machines have design and convenience features that will help you reach your fitness goals faster and enjoy your workouts more. Personalize the display of the color touch console, and make listening to your favorite tunes easier with the on-screen music controls and console headphone jack. Let the EFX® choose a workout for you based on your goals and progress or select one of the 25 preset workouts or 16 that you create. Comprehensive heart rate monitoring and premium club-style controls for ramp angle and resistance.With the motorized CrossRamp® you can focus on specific muscle groups. Select from 8 ramp angles with varying stride lengths by using the power adjustable CrossRamp®. With moving handlebars, the Precor 245 is a proven cardio and muscle toning powerhouse. The dual action handlebars get your core and arms into the workout when you add resistance so you can focus your workouts on building muscle mass while simultaneously improving cardio endurance. The 24 preset workouts, SmartRate® target heart zone monitoring and 16 levels of resistance will keep you motivated and engaged. Even as your fitness level increases, the EFX® 245 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer™ will continue to provide fun and challenging workouts no matter how far you progress.

Precor EFX 245 Equipment Features

CrossRamp® Technology	With Precor patented adjustable CrossRamp® technology, you can alter the height of the elliptical path your foot travels. Called Variable Stride Geometry™, this allows you to focus on a specific muscle group or all major lower-body muscle groups, so you can work the muscles you want, when you want.
CrossRamp® Movement	Motorized variable
CrossRamp® Elevation Range	15°-25°
CrossRamp® Number of Levels	1 - 8
Ramp Material	Welded steel, covered with a silver powder coat finish
Handlebars	Moving and Fixed, for total-body workout
Resistance System	Magnetic resistance
Resistance Levels	16
Reversible Pedal Rotation	Yes
Pedal Locking Pin	Yes
Storage	Combination water bottle/ remote control holder.

Precor EFX 245 (40 Series) Console Features

Console Type	7-inch 16:9 color display with backlit capacitive touch buttons. Acrylic LCD faceplate.
CrossRamp and Resistance Changes	Lever style Motion Controls
Personalized Suggested Workout	Yes, based on your goal focus
User IDs	User Profiles allow you to create personal preferences to get workout suggestions based on your goals or quickly retrieve recent and saved favorite workouts. Also lets you set your preferred default workout duration and provides the most accurate calories and target heart rate calculations.
Number of User IDs	4
Custom Workouts per User ID	4
Options Key	Yes, change options DURING your workout including duration, target heart rate, graphing, SmartRate® and even change your workout to help you get a more effective workout.
Pace Feature	Yes, allows you to save your distance workout (1 Mile, 5K or 10K) and automatically adjusts CrossRamp and resistance the next time you run it.
Units Selection	Metric or U.S. Standard
Preset Workouts	Be Fit: Intervals 1-1, 2-1, 4-1; Total Body Interval, Rolling Hills, Mountain Peaks, Hill Climb, Heart Rate cardio Lose Weight: 4-3 Interval, Aerobic, Fat Burner, Heart Rate Fat Burn Push Performance: Intervals 1-4, 1-2; Heart Rate Zone Get Toned: Glute Toner, Glute Toner Plus, Leg Sculpt, Leg Sculpt Plus Go The Distance: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K Fitness Test Manual
Number of Preset Workouts	24
Accelerator Workouts	Total Body Interval, Hill Climb, Glute Toner, Glute Toner Plus, Leg Sculpt, Leg Sculpt Plus
Workout Feedback Metrics	Time Remaining, Time Elapsed, Segment Time, Finish Time Total Distance, Total Strides, Elevation Gain, Distance Remaining Strides/Min, Avg Strides/Min Calories, Calories/Min, Calories/Hr, METs, Watts Current HR, Current Zone, Average HR, Max HR, Target HR, Time in Zone Graphs: Strides Per Minute (SPM), CrossRamp(R), Heart Rate CrossRamp(R), Resistance % Complete
Number of Metrics Available During Workout	27
Workout Summary Metrics	Time Elapsed Total Distance, Total Strides, Total Elevation Gain Average Strides/Minute Total Calories, Average Calories/Minute, Average Calories/Hour Average HR, Maximum HR, Time in Zone VO2 Max
Number of Workout Summary Metrics	12
Workout Tracking	Yes, gives each User ID weekly workout statistics and can automatically upload every workout to Preva®.
Preva® Workout Tracking	Yes
iPod®/iPhone® Compatibility	Full audio control (play/pause, track forward/backward, volume up/down/mute) and charging
Android Compatibility	Charging
Tablet holder	Yes with SmartGrip™ holder
Software Upgrade Capable	Yes, through USB port
Equipment Settings	Units, Date, Time, Model, Default workout duration

Precor EFX 245 Heart Rate Monitoring

Touch	Yes
Telemetry	Yes
Chest Strap Transmitter	Works with any Polar® compatible 5 KHz chest strap transmitter
Chest Strap Transmitter Included	No
SmartRate®	Yes

Precor EFX 245 Equipment Dimensions and Weight

Length	76 inches / 193 cm
Width	29 inches / 74 cm
Height	65 inches / 165 cm
Equipment Weight	214 lbs / 80 kg

Precor EFX 245 Power Requirements

Equipment	Plug In
U.S. & Canada 120 VAC	120V, 50/60 Hz

Precor EFX 245 Energy Line Warranty

Manufacturer reserves the right to change or alter specifications at any time. Precor protects its product by vigorously enforcing its patent, trademark, copyright and other applicable intellectual property rights in the USA and in other countries. Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated.

Precor Cross Ramp Technology

	By changing the CrossRamp angle, you can focus on different lower body muscles for a custom workout. The lowest CrossRamp angle focuses on your Glutes and Quadriceps.
	The Medium Cross Ramp angle works mainly your Glutes. Recommended for Fat Burner and Heart Rate Control preset programs.
	The High Cross Ramp angle works all of your lower body muscles, Glutes, Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calves. Recommended for the Gluteals, Hill Climb and Cross Trainer preset programs.

The History of Innovation

Precor

Precor's Personalized Mission

Our mission at Precor is to develop personalized health and fitness experiences that help people live the lives they desire. For over three decades, we've driven fitness forward with a passionate focus on ergonomic motion, proven science, and superior engineering. We constantly study and anticipate the needs of the people and organizations we serve, and continually redefine the levels of innovation, quality, and service necessary to deliver the very best fitness experiences - all with the goal of improving the ways people improve themselves. Our equipment is chosen by health clubs, hotels and spas, universities, and individuals all over the world.

"Fitness Made Personal" is a direct extension of the Precor Mission.It is a reminder of what we strive to be and how we are different than others in our industry. Fitness is our business. We strive to bring a personal touch to the experience of every exerciser, relate to operators in our industry in a personal way, and cultivate a culture that believes in mutual respect and the overwhelming returns of sharing.

Precor is a proud member of Amer Sports, one of the leading sporting goods companies in the world. Its portfolio of internationally recognized brands includes Salomon, Wilson, Suunto, Atomic, Arc teryx and Mavic.

All Amer Sports companies develop and manufacture technically advanced products and accessories that improve the performance of active participants in a wide range of sports, including tennis, badminton, golf, American football, soccer, baseball, basketball, skiing, snowboarding, fitness training, cycling, running, hiking, and diving.

Amer Sports Corporation is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Helsinki.

Amer Sports
Corporation

Konepajankuja 6
P.O.Box 1000
FI-00511 Helsinki
Finland
Tel.: +358 20 7122 500
www.amersports.com

Brief Summary of Precor's History

Established in 1980, Precor sets the standard for quality, innovation, and performance in exercise equipment. Precor has distinguished itself as a worldwide industry leader, providing state-of-the-art fitness equipment to health clubs, hotels, spas, fitness centers, and private homes all over the world.

We began by launching the first ergonomically sound rowing machine in 1980, and we’ve been supporting the natural movement of the human body ever since. In 1990, we created the first cushioned treadmill. We introduced the world to the Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer™ (EFX®) in 1995. Then in 2007, we released the revolutionary Adaptive Motion Trainer® (AMT®), a breakthrough piece of cardio equipment that constantly and fluidly adapts to your stride length and motion.

1980	Precor is founded by industrial designer David Smith as Precision Corporation.
1981	Precor develops the first ergonomically sound rowing machine, the Amerec 610 Precision Rowing Machine. The Amerec 610 Rower is used by the U.S. Ski Team while training for the World Cup. The Amerec 612 Rower wins Award for Excellence from Industrial Design Society of Amerec; and wins first place in the durables category by The Aluminum Association Annual International Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition.
1982	Precor becomes the first fitness equipment manufacturer to add motivational microprocessor-based electronics to its equipment, providing continuous feedback and enhanced workout effectiveness. The Amerec 612 Rower is named Consumer Product of the Year by Industrial Design Magazine.
1983	The 935e Treadmill wins Excellence in Design award from The Aluminum Association, Inc.
1984	Precor acquired by Dart and Kraft, Inc.
1985	Precor introduces a full line of electronic ergometer treadmills, rowers and cycles.
1986	Precor Treadmill wins Best Category Award by Industrial Design magazine.
1987	Precor develops the first home and commercial programmable treadmills.
1988	Precor becomes a subsidiary of Premark International, Inc.
1990	Precor creates the first cushioned treadmill, reducing stress on the body and joints during workouts. Precor forms a separate Commercial Products Division, and launches the 960 series commercial treadmills.
1993	Precor opens its first international office in the United Kingdom. Precor produces its one millionth piece of fitness equipment.
1994	Precor receives a patent for the unique Ground Effects (GFX) technology for its treadmills.
1995	Precor introduces the world to the first Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer (EFX), creating a new category in fitness, with the EFX 544.
1996	Precor voted #1 supplier of treadmills by Sporting Goods Business.
1997	Precor EFX wins Product of the Year by Fitness Magazine
1998	Precor acquires Pacific Fitness, reknown for its strength equipment. Precor wins Best Treadmill as judged by personal trainers.
1999	Premark merges with Illinois Tool Works (ITW), making Precor a subsidiary of ITW. Precor receives ACE Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction for treadmills. The 9.25i Low-Impact Treadmill wins Overall Excellence in Customer Satisfaction award from more than 20,000 treadmill owners polled by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Precor earns Distinguished Business in the Green status, the highest recognition a company can receive from Green Works, a department of the King County, Washington, USA, Solid Waste Division.
2000	The Precor Recumbent Bike is winner of the 13th Annual Excellence in Design Award.
2001	The home EFX 5.17 and EFX 5.21si Elliptical Crosstrainers received Best Buy rating from a leading Consumer Rating Publication; and win Consumer Digest Best Buy certificates. Precor launches a multi-station home strength line featuring six models.
2002	The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries awards its first Ergonomics in Action award to Precor. Precor is purchased from ITW, becoming a subsidiary of Amer Sports Corporation, the world’s largest sports equipment company, with internationally recognized brands Wilson, Atomic, Suunto, Salomon, Arc’Teryx and Mavic.
2003	Precor expands into Japan, with new offices in Tokyo and Osaka.
2004	Precor acquires Fitness Products International (FPI) a manufacturer of single- and multi-station selectorized equipment, functional training/free motion models and two types of plate equipment including the Icarian brand, Abench, Flite®, Stretch Center™ and Jade® brands. Precor acquires entertainment technology leader, ClubCom, including its Cardio Theater division. Precor Cardio Theater named the industry's top entertainment supplier in the Nova7 People's Choice awards program sponsored by Fitness Management magazine. Precor doubles the size of its commercial strength equipment capacity by relocating its manufacturing operations to Valencia, California from Burbank. Cardio Theater named the industry's top entertainment supplier in the Nova7 People's Choice awards program. Global fitness industry leader Gold's Gym International Inc. names Precor as its Vendor of the Year for 2004-2005, and the Precor sales manager as the Outstanding Support Individual.
2006	For the third consecutive year, Precor Cardio Theater is named the industry's top entertainment supplier in the Nova7 People's Choice awards program. Precor and Hilton Hotels Corporation partner to launch Fitness by Precor facilities at full-service Hilton, Doubletree® and Embassy Suites Hotels® in North America, and at The Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Anytime Fitness honors Precor with the 2006 Franchise Choice Award for Vendor Excellence.
2007	Precor launches the revolutionary Adaptive Motion Trainer® (AMT®), creating another new category of fitness equipment- adaptive motion. Precor wins Vendor of the Year award from Gold’s Gym International. S3.23 Functional Trainer for home use wins Best of Fitness Award from Health magazine. M9.35i home treadmill named one of top treadmills by Runner’s World magazine. Precor earns top awards in the annual Nova 7 People's Choice awards program, earning recognition as Best Cardio Equipment Supplier to the international fitness industry, and gaining Best Product of the Year recognition for the breakthrough Adaptive Motion Trainer™.
2008	The Adaptive Motion Trainer wins prestigious Red Dot design award as one of the world's best-designed products; and is honored as best product innovation at Fit2PRO, Belgium's national fitness-industry trade show. 2008 Precor again earns top honors in the Nova 7 People's Choice awards, named Best Cardio Equipment Supplier. Precor sells ClubCom to Zoom Media & Marketing. Precor introduces the all-new Experience Strength™ C-Line and S-Line machine-defined, selectorized strength equipment for fitness facilities. Precor announces intent to build a new commercial strength equipment manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, investing $26.2 million. The Hilton Family of Hotels announces that Fitness By Precor facilities have been installed in more than 500 Hilton Family hotels.
2009	IHRSA Health Club Equipment Benchmarking Report ranks Precor #1 in 12 of 14 categories including Quality, Reliability, Ease-of-Use, Consumer Excitement, Adding Value to Business, and After Sales Service
2010	The 9.31 home treadmill receives Top Treadmill rating from a leading Consumer Rating Publication, besting 28 competitors, in the February 2010 issue; and the S3.15 Strength System for the home awarded Best Buy from Consumer Digest magazine. Precor opens and begins operations at its new commercial strength manufacturing facility in Guilford County, North Carolina, near Greensboro. Operations move from Valencia, California, to Greensboro. The new Precor strength facility earns LEED CI Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Precor awarded Partner of the Year by 24 Hour Fitness. Precor awarded 2010 Vendor of the Year by Gold’s Gym. Precor is finalist in Washington’s Best Workplaces 2010 by Puget Sound Business Journal.
2011	Precor launches the new Experience Series line of cardio equipment, highlighted by the 880 Line with touchscreen console technology and network capability. Treadmill Doctor names 9.31 Treadmill its Best Buy Award Winner for 2011. EFX 5.31, 5.25 and 5.21 are named Best Buys in the Elliptical Category by Treadmill Doctor.
2012	In March, Precor launches three major product innovations: The new AMT with Open Stride which allows the exerciser to change not only the length of their stride, but the height as well, creating an infinite range of motion paths. The new Discovery Line Plate-Loaded launches with seven re-designed stations. Preva Networked Fitness launches, bringing the best of internet content and personalization for engaging workouts for exercisers and management tools for operators. Treadmill Doctor announces that 9.31 and 9.23 Treadmills as well as EFX 5.31, 5.25 and 5.21 are 2012 Best Buy award winners
2013	March: Precor launches 5 new Discovery Series Plate Loaded products April: Preva mobile app launches May: President Paul Byrne announces retirement after 28 years at Precor July: Grand Forks Air Force Base becomes first U.S. Military Base with Preva networked equipment August: Gold’s Gym franchisees name Precor Vendor of the Year-Equipment for fifth time in eight years. September: Rob Barker, Vice President EMEA and APAC, assumes Presidency September: Preva Developer Portal launches to facilitate access to Preva data via open API October: Precor named to Washington Green 50 list by Seattle Business Magazine, winning Manufacturing category
2015	Precor announced the acquisition of leading functional training systems provider Queenax into its range of offerings.
2016	1. Precor redefined the cardio blue print with the new and improved Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer™ (EFX®) with first ever Converging Cross Ramp®. 2. Precor announced a partnership with Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., the creators of the Spinning® indoor cycling program, the indoor cycling category, and Spinner® line of indoor cycles As part of this partnership, Precor manufactured an entirely new range of bikes and education resources were developed. Models include: the Spinner® Ride™, Spinner® Shift™, and Spinner® Rally™. Spinner® Chrono™ to be added in 2017.