The AFG 4.0 AE Elliptical Trainer – It’s a Winner!

The AFG 4.0 AE elliptical trainer offers a full complement of features for the money. The parent company, Advanced Fitness Group, a division of Johnson Health, has the goal to make fitness equipment that looks great, performs well ergonomically and mechanically, and lasts a long time. They have a winner with the 4.0.

What You Get

The AFG 4.0 AE elliptical trainer has a very attractive tri-color LED Display that shows that your time, distance, speed, heart rate, incline, calories, level, and watts.

User programs include Manual, Intervals, Weight Loss, Constant Watts, Inclines 1 & 2, THR Zone, and Custom. Key features include the 16 degrees of power incline, and an adjustable stride length from 20- to 20”.

Here’s the full list of specs on the AFG 4.0 AE elliptical:

• Magnetic brake with 20 programmable resistance levels
• 8 Programmable Workouts
• Power Incline – 16 degrees
• Dual-Action Upper Body Arms
• 20- to 20” Stride Length
• Wireless Heart Rate, Polar™ receiver, and chest strap
• 23-lb flywheel
• 300 lb. user weight capacity
• Pivoting Footpads
• Warranty – 3 to 5 yrs parts; 2 yrs incline motor; 1 yr labor; lifetime frame & brake

The Word on the Street

UPDATE: AFG is no longer selling products and has been rebranded as Horizon Fitness. Check out our Horizon elliptical reviews here.

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AFG is the new mid-class line of products from Horizon/Johnson Tech that may eventually replace the failing Vision line of specialty elliptical trainers. In addition to some great features, the company backs this model with a strong warranty and quality in-home service.

The standard 3-year parts warranty is automatically expanded to 5 years just by registering the product with the company. This warranty is key since we won’t know how reliable the AFG 4.0 AE elliptical is until it has been tested by owners for a few years.

Elliptical reviews tout the comfortable exercise position, the quiet sturdy performance, and the powerful incline motor as top features to mention.

Users also enjoy the AFG 4.0 AE’s low 14-inch step-on height, which makes mounting and dismounting the elliptical trainer easy, the variable stride length, and the comfortably narrow 1.2-inch pedal spacing.

Our Thoughts

The AFG 4.0 AE has a gorgeous console and profile. It is made with quality components and is designed to rival lower-end, health club quality elliptical trainers.

The competition is fierce at this price range, and AFG has given fitness enthusiasts another strong option in shopping for a trainer. The AFG 4.0 AE elliptical trainer has an MSRP of $1,699, but if you can buy it on sale for under $1300, this machine rates a Good Buy.

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