Schwinn 470 Elliptical Ceiling Height

Before buying a Schwinn 470 Elliptical trainer, most likely you are wondering how much ceiling height is needed for this machine.

Well, today’s article is going to show you how much Schwinn 470 Elliptical ceiling height is required in order to safely and comfortably start exercising on this cross trainer.

How To Measure Schwinn 470 Elliptical Ceiling Height?

picture of schwinn 430 elliptical machine from my home gym

In general, an 8-foot room ceiling should be sufficient to operate a 470 elliptical if you are 6 feet tall or less. 

However, if you are more than 6 feet tall, carefully measure how much the elliptical adds to your height and compare that figure to your ceiling height. This is how:

Your height + machine height at highest point + 12 inches = The required ceiling height. 

You should keep at least 4 to 6 inches between the ceiling and the top of your head when you stand at the highest point of the elliptical motion.

Schwinn 470 Elliptical Step Up Height

Schwinn 470 elliptical has a step-up height between 26-21″. 26” at full incline and 21” at lowest incline

In order to determine the lowest safe ceiling height, add this 26 inches to the height of the tallest user of the machine.

This 26 estimate will include the step-up height only. You should opt for an additional 6 inches as a safety buffer.

Schwinn elliptical step up height + Tallest user height + 6 inches = Minimum ceiling height. 

How Much Clearance Do You Need For a Schwinn 470?

A Schwinn 470 elliptical is a type of exercise equipment that helps you to lose weight, increase your cardiovascular health and improve your overall fitness.

picture of schwinn 430 elliptical machine from my home gym

The clearance needed for this type of equipment depends on the size of the individual. 

The following guidelines can help you determine how much clearance you need:

Generally, a person who is 5 foot 8 inches or shorter will need at least 3 feet in front of them and 8 inches to the side. While a person who is 6 feet tall will need 4 feet in front of them and 12 inches to the side. 

The amount of space needed for your body to pass by may vary depending on factors such as the type of equipment and the size of the machine.

Schwinn 470 Elliptical Dimensions

The Schwinn 470 elliptical has a footprint of 28.2” long, 63.2” wide, with a height of 70.1”. Make sure to leave 12 inches of clearance when setting up the machine.

An 8-foot room ceiling should be sufficient to operate a 470 elliptical if you are 6 feet tall or less. 

But, if you do consider yourself more than 6 feet tall, carefully measure how much the 470 adds to your height and compare that figure to your ceiling height to determine whether it is going to workout or not. 

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