Top 10 best Exercise Machine 2022 Review And Buying Guide

After trying out about a dozen different elliptical exercisers in sporting stores, I eventually bought the Gazelle Edge. It is a great little excercise machine but does have some short comings.I opted for this one because:1. PRICE: After trying out the ellipticals it became very clear that cheap ellipticals are incredibly uncomfortable to use. The motion on machines under $750 was either jerky or the short stride lead to the machine feeling more like a stepper than an elliptical. Many of the low line models were not all that stable. Of the mid-range steppers, I almost bought the Horizons E70 on sale for about $550 (marked down from the mid-$700s). This machine lacked a lot of options but did have the most natural motion I could find in a stepper in this range. Nevertheless, the motion on the Gazelle (they had the souped up Freestyle with thumb-pulse) was at least as good. The price on the Freestyle is about $200 on Amazon.com and the basic model is less than $1002. REVIEWS: Canvassing the internet, the Gazelle had a high satisfaction rates on a number of websites, including Amazon reviews. The low to mid-range ellipticals appeared to have poor reliability ratings and most reviews showed low satisfaction.3. BASIC MACHINE: It appeared to be a basic no-frills machine. If I was going to buy something at a low price range with few options, this one was as good as any other and far cheaper. It is also more light-weight and portable than any of the ellipticals I tried.After purchasing, I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot. The machine was easy to assemble, given its simple mechanism and few working parts. It offers a reasonable, comfortable workout and is remarkably stable. It also folds down flat for storage and weighs only about 40 lbs. It also requires little room to use. The manual recommends 3 feet in front and behind the machine, but 2 ? seemed to suffice for me. So far my machine is remarkably smooth and silent. There have been reports of squeaking, but I have not experienced this. The manual suggests lubing the machine with vasoline if this occurs… Despite the fact that Tony Little makes annoying infomercials, I think he has a winner in this machine.Nevertheless, it is important to realize that the machine has certain limitations:1. This is NOT a $1,500 Nordic Track Elliptical. It doesn’t have the programs, options, and fluid movement of a high-line elliptical trainer. If you want such a model, you will have to spend the money to buy one. That being said, this machine will not approach the smoothness/comfort of the expensive ellipticals and is really not comparable.2. This is NOT an elliptical trainer. The motion is different, pleasant though it may be.3. The machine has NO built-in training programs. You have to either buy Tony Little’s exercise tapes or make up a program as you go along. I did not opt to buy these, so I can’t comment on them. There are purportedly 7 different exercises that you can do on the Gazelle, but in reality there are only three that I can discern: You can `Gazelle in the neutral position, leaning back, or leaning forward. The other `exercises’ involve different grip heights, letting go/swinging your arms at your sides, bending your knees for a lower/longer stride, and `gazelling’ on your toes. The latter variations don’t really count for me as different exercises, but that’s only my opinion.4. The basic machine has NO resistance adjustment. The `Freestyle’ and `Pro’ models appear to have hydraulic resistance that is adjustable to three levels. Having tried the Freestyle in the store, the hydraulic pistons did add resistance but seemed to make the motion a little less natural for me. Additionally, there was no way to adjust these while exercising. One would have to stop. Get off the machine. Adjust the resistance and resume exercising. Lower line ellipticals can be adjusted while exercising, the Gazelle cannot. Despite the lack of resistance, you can still get a good beginner to intermediate workout on this machine. It is certainly good for people just beginning a fitness program. I alternate aerobic and exercise training for 30 to 40 minutes, 6 days a week and have been doing so for over two years. I would consider myself to be an intermediate to advanced level and was able to raise my heart rate to the target range on this machine.5. It has an INADEQUATE fitness computer. The fitness computer tell you your speed, how far you have `travelled’, the number of calories burned, and the time on the machine. Being a skeptic, I think the only reliable feature would be the time and possibly `distance’. I’m not knocking the company. Knowing how much time you have spent on the device is my most important issue. I could imagine using the `distance’ counter as a measure of when to stop the workout. I just don’t know exactly what `speed’ means or howe exactly it calculates `distance’ traveled or how the device calculates the number of calories when it doesn’t know your weight or the exact amount of applied resistance.Having demoed the Freestyle, I don’t think that the hydraulic pistons are worth the extra $100+ for the inexperienced Gazeller. (After a few months, I might change my mind about this but I don’t think so.) You can also buy a number of other models which appear to have more heavy-duty tubing and extra’s like water bottle holders. For my purposes, the basic machine appears to be just right. I wasn’t about to plunk down more money for a cupholder or an advanced computer. The thumb pulse feature might be helpful to see if you achieve your target heart rate, but you can buy an inexpensive wrist monitor separately and use it when walking, jogging, or when you are one other equipment.To my mind, the way to make this machine better would be to add a magnetic (or even friction) resistance feature that could be adjusted during exercise. It could be made even better by adding fitness programs that could adjust the resistance for you.6. Despite the title ‘Fitness System’ the Gazelle is NOT a complete workout. This is aerobic exercise only and most professionals recommend some weight training to supplement aerobic exercise to maximize weight loss. Tony Little implies on his infomercial that the Gazelle incorporates strength training as well as aerobic training. Unless he is doing something different than is described in the manual, this is really only aerobic training.I don’t think there is a better machine at this price. The midrange ellipticals were very uncomfortable to ride and appear to have a lot of mechanical problems. I would strongly recommend actually trying out the machines in a store before you buy on line. The only way to know if a machine is comfortable is to actually try it. If you are a more advanced exerciser, you might want to opt to invest in the bigger/expensive machines of the type that are used in gyms or by physical therapists. But if you are like me and want just a basic machine at a bargain price, this could be the one for you.

So,I KNOW I posted a review of this unit previously. I’m beginning to wonder why everything I’m posting is not making it through the censors.Prime delivery:I ordered this unit via prime and it was delivered quickly. I will state that the box was destroyed. Seriously, it looked like some it had major shrapnel damage. (I posted a picture of this, Amazon refused to post it, but they did send me a delivery questionnaire for customer service purposes, which was very professional.)Deliver box and construction of it:This units comes in a box in pieces for assembly. Interestingly, the delivery box is SO well constructed and the padding is SO well thought out, that is nearly impossible to damage the parts inside.I’m not kidding, the box I got looked like it got delivered through Bagdad airport, but the contents were perfectly intact. I was a little (pleasantly) surprised. Sole did a good job designing that transport box.Keep in mind that the box weighs several hundred pounds…Unit assembly:There are a lot of parts for this unit and you do need to carefully lay them all out while removing them from the packing material.Tools are provided to assemble the unit, but I’d recommend that you use a good set of high quality metric wrenches to assemble it. The wrenches that come with the unit are so-so, and not precision tools (think rounded bolt heads and messed up knuckles unless you take it easy and deliberate.)If you DO use a ratchet set, I’d recommend to be very careful with the split washers; the split-washer are not industrial grade an will not handle high torque or even moderate torque like something designed for automotive use. (They deform and are easily damaged. I ended up replacing them with high grade steel split washers.)I’d also consider having some BLUE loctite and using it sparingly on major assembly bolts (some of them do have a blue tread sealant on them); use a little blue Loctite at the end of the treads on each bolt….and have a friend or two to help you.Warranty repair notes:My unit did not work properly, as it had a bad keyboard/pad and could not be taken out of demo mode.I called Sole, they gave me specific test instructions, and when those didn’t work, they sent me every possible part that would cause this problem.They also sent a technician to install the parts.However, it should be noted that Sole wanted all of the parts replaced, and the equipment tech only wanted to replace what he wanted to replace. (The head unit.)I should also point out that no matter how roughed up the deliver box was, I do not think the console / keypad unit could possibly have been damaged from that. It was just a bad unit; it happens.Function of the unit:It works as advertised, and it significantly less expensive than the extreme highest end units (think Cybex). I used this for general exercise, and not for incredibly hard workouts. If you want something that you’d be hard pressed top out on, you may want to consider getting gym membership so they you have access $6000 machines. However, I consider the Sole E35 good enough for 90% of everyone out there.

This stepper is exactly what I wanted–a small machine with simple mechanics at a value price. It fits under my bed for easy storage and weighs about 15 pounds, so it’s easy to move around. It has a simple counter that keeps track of your steps (and has a few other modes, like calories, etc. but nothing too in depth). It came preassembled, and the only assembly you have to do is make sure the pulley line is on the wheel underneath the machine, then tighten the tension knob to the desired resistance (which is easy to adjust anytime you want to change it) and attaching the arm resistance bands to the frame.In reference to some common questions/complaints I’ve seen, here is an FYI about the this machine.1. It is a STEPPER, not an elliptical–meaning you step up and down, not glide back and forth.2. It does require you to maintain your own balance while using it (unlike an elliptical). It is actually better for your muscle tone and core muscles to keep your own balance while exercising. However, if you have a medical issue that impairs your balance, this might not be a good machine for you.3. You MUST use it standing up. Because you put your full weight on the pedals to pump them up and down, this machine would not work for someone sitting at a desk or in a chair.4. The arm resistance bands are optional and do not effect the function of the stepper pedals. They are mounted to the frame of the machine and the length is adjustable. They are simple rubber type stretchy resistance bands, similar to bungee cords.5. The step counter has been accurate for me, but I consider the other modes (calories, etc.) to be estimates. If you need more in depth exercise tracking, I would suggest a personal device (Fitbit, etc.) or looking for another machine at a higher price point to include the bells and whistles.6. There is no way to adjust the incline of the pedals, or increase the step height (how far up and down the pedals go) beyond the 8″ or so in the machines range of motion. Again, if this is important, you should probably look at a higher price point. Personally I find the incline and step height works well for me.7. The machine seems durable to me, and I use it about 5x a week, for 20-30 minutes. If you work out much more than that, you may want to invest in a more expensive, bigger machine.8. The weight limit for the machine is 220 lb, per the instruction manual.9. The instruction manual is well written and clear instructions are given for assembly and maintenance. Instructions are given for parts to oil if the machine begins to squeak.10. The machine is very quiet. You do hear air pushing from the cylinders as you step up and down, but it’s not loud. I use the machine while my baby naps with no problem.11. The pedals are 11 1/4″ long from inside the toe guard to the edge of the pedal. I wear women’s size 9 and have plenty of room.12. Despite its simple design, this machine does give you quite a work out (similar to climbing stairs). It’s definitely cardiovascular exercise, and you definitely feel it in your calves, thighs and gluts. Maintaining balance also gives my core muscles a work out, and you can use the arm bands too if you want. Like any exercise, it depends on the amount of effort you put in.I would highly recommend this stepper for anyone like myself, who wants an affordable machine with a small footprint to get some easy exercise at home. I’m a 30-something mother with small children, so going to the gym isn’t convenient for me. I’m not a fitness guru, my goals are to get more cardio and shed a few pounds. For around $50, you can’t beat the price for the amount of exercise you can get from this little stepper.

Putting this together…well it’s easy if you’re mechanically inclined, probably have it together within 10 minutes; unless you’re like me when staring at the diagram and putting 2 and 2 together turns it into much longer. Regardless, you shouldn’t need expert set up.Why I bought this? My hips, butt and thighs have taken over and spread like a virus. Doing squats on my own hurt my knees and the popping was awful. I’m sure my form was horrid, so before I totally messed my knees up I stopped. I have a treadmill but my feet hurt after walking. I’m a mess and needed something to intervene and strengthen muscles. So I am the furthest thing from being fit.Day 1: I used it without bands, lasted just under 5 minutes before I was feeling it. No clue how many I did as the counter isn’t reliable…it counts as you move or jostle it and then I noticed it skip by 2’s periodically. So I ignore the counter. Then later on in the day I decided to use it again, stupid me put 1 band on out of curiosity, about killed myself…remember not physically fit girl here.Day 2: Well my knees and feet don’t hurt at all. The top of my thighs, however, are mad at me. Just sitting in the chair/getting back up again is extremely uncomfortable. Using the bathroom…was my toilet always that low? I decided to take the day off and not push my luck and fully cripple myself.Day 3: Well, the top of my thighs still hurt. It’s like my body enjoys being a potato, but my mind and my clothes do not. Nevertheless, I did get on it and do some.Day 4: Little discomfort, back on I go. I did notice I have a bruise on my bum…odd, but okay. It doesn’t hurt and I can’t remember if I bumped into something or what so not overly concerned. Anyway, this is the last daily update until day 30, otherwise this would be even more redundant.Fast forward…from day 5 on I had attached one band and didn’t have any debilitating issues from it like when I first began and started using 2 bands after almost a month.I found that for me leaving it sit in the middle of the floor and periodically getting on it, doing 20 at a time, worked best since after 20 I’d go do chores or whatever, come back, etc. I do over 100 accumulative squats in one day with this method. I did not use this 7 days a week, instead anywhere from 4-5 days a week depending on what was going on. I find this machine has really helped me be able to exercise and that’s what I was looking for. I wish I had taken tape measurements on day 1 to compare, but I didn’t. All I do know is clothes are fitting looser and I don’t feel like I’m going to split my pants when I go to sit down lol.I did create a side-by-side picture of my rear one month apart. It wasn’t spectacular to begin with and still needs quite a bit of work, but doesn’t look quite as “wide”, so there’s that. I really debated doing this, but one gal did and that actually helped me to decide, but she started out smallish (compared to me) so I decided to exploit myself to try and maybe help others with a visual.This won’t give magical results overnight, but at least I’m headed in the right direction.

This thing is physically great. It’s an awesome machine. It’s silent and sturdy and the mechanized elevation is something I find absolutely vital to any elliptical worth its salt. However the features and functions are very weak and disappointing. I only use the manual workout button since the programmed workouts only serve to avoid you having to press buttons while working out and I find the workout too conservative even at the highest settings.The calorie counter stops at 999 then goes back to 0 instead of 1000. In 2020 having a digital counter go back to 0 after 999 is a big joke. The fan is useless; who wants a small gust of (often dusty) air blown in their face while working out? The speakers are useless; who wants cheap sound blasted in their face while working out? The Bluetooth connection is unsecured so neighbors can access it. So it’s also useless.The e35 doesn’t connect to any smartwatch unless the smartwatch is transmitting un-encrypted data (so no Garmin, Apple, Polar, etc. – maybe some cheap basic watch could connect but who owns those). My email to tech support was never answered and I had to escalate to the US support team for the Canada group to contact me.The sync app is trash. Look it up on Google play people literally hate it. Disconnects and crashes multiple times each workout do not install it! The heart rate monitor seems to work well but make sure it’s wet before wearing it or else no heartbeat detected. Also the heartbeat detector gets confused if you have anything tapping on it while working out (like a shirt or a headphone cable).All in all, I am baffled why such a great machine would suffer from such poor software integration. Everything about the “added value features” is weak, badly designed or useless. The machine itself is phenomenal. I workout at 6am with my downstairs neighbor never the wiser as it is so silent. I would probably buy it again but be aware of it’s horrendous gimmicks and only get it for the machine and the workouts it can dish out. They should sell a cheaper version with none of these frustrating features.On the physical side, I find the three adjustments the pedals offer are not flexible enough for my height (6 feet / 183 cm). I can’t really stand up on it and have to tilt forward a bit. It’s fine – I workout 60 to 90 minutes on it no problem, but its missing a bit of adjustment options for a true great fit. It also looks great.

Great thing, I love it.A word of caution: the instructions say to oil the thing if it squeaks, else it will break. So the people saying “it squeaked and then broke” did not read the manual and did not take care of their machine.

By Very Unpopular DemandSpitz’s Highly Not Sought After,Top Ten Unsolicited Tips on the Mini Stepper1. LOSSEN THE WHEELa. Loosen the wheel under the stepper as much as possible. It will still be plenty hard to exercise for the foreseeable future.2. STEP HALF WAY DOWNa. In the beginning until your leg muscles strengthen, step about half way down.3. 2000 STEPSa. If you step half way down, you can step about 2000 steps in 20 minutes4. 6 POP SONGS FROM THE 70’Sa. On Pandora, 2000 steps all the way down will equal about 6 pop rock songs from the 70’s (in the Stevie Wonder Genre). I have done this a bunch of times and 6 songs is pretty darn gone reliable.b. I cannot and will not however vouch for the songs from the 80s. I tell people who want to listen to 80’s music, I cannot help you. You are on your own. Good luck..5. 1000 STEPS IF YOU GO ALL THE WAY DOWNa. If you step all the way down, this will cut your steps to about 1000 steps but it will still span across 6 pop rock songs from the 70’s because the songs are a function of time not steps.b. Pretty stupid point, but a point nonetheless.6. VARY ARM MOVEMENTSa. Vary you types of arm movements so you do not build up lactic acid and it does not become drudgery:i. Arm curlsii. Reverse arm curlsiii. Pulling straight upiv. Arms out to the sidev. Arms behind you ( the easiest one and good for a quasi-rest)vi. Also try doing the above movements one arm at a time as well as1. Bring your right hand to your left shoulder (and vice a versa)2. Bring you right hand one foot in front of your left shoulder.b. Bottom line: change or stop arm movement if lactic acid builds up. On the other hand, if you start hallucinating, that is fine. Not only fine but a peak experience.7. COORDINATIONa. So you don’t get the feeling that you are flailing about, I like to coordinate the top of my arm movements with my right foot hitting the bottom of its stride.b. On the other hand , if you like to flail – flailing is indeed often underrated and misunderstood – then ignore this advice.c. Of course you have might chosen to already ignore all my advice and it might be a small miracle if you made it this far.8. COUNTING PATTERNSa. Patternsi. If I am counting to 1000 full steps, then I like to divide it into 4 sets of 250.ii. The I like to lay down tracks by counting to 37 steps for each set.iii. Then I like to take the “head” off of each 250 set and I will count from 190 to 250 4xiv. Then I might count to 37 from 200 to 237 4x and then 67 to 100 4x.v. And on and on like this creating and counting new subsets. It keeps me engaged and amazingly it matches the clock pretty darn close when all my subsets add up to 1000b. Backwards will make forward progress easieri. I also find that psychologically and somehow even physically easier to count backwards than forward, so in lots of my subsets I am counting backwards.c. Seek Helpi. If you find this interesting or worse yet actually following any of this, seek help as soon as possible.9. SMOKING:a. I don’t recommend smoking but if you do smoke, I recommend not smoking while on the mini stepper, unless of course you are making a You Tube Video and you need clicks..b. Then I not only highly recommend it but I request that you tell me if you do because I would like to watch it.10. WALKING YOUR DOGa. The question often comes up is it safe to walk your dog while on the mini stepper?b. You can try it, but eventually your dog will realize that he has not gone anywhere and it could lead to break down in trust.

My mom is past 90 and while still ambulatory (walking without assistance), was starting to slow down a bit and have some issues with her knees. I’ve tried different solutions for her, and walking around the neighborhood with her dogs helped some, but I was looking for something to give her a greater range of motion in her exercise.Picked up Row&Ride and put it together. Not too difficult. Had one extra bolt after, but I think that was for holding a piece in place for shipping and wasn’t needed in the final product. Overall, I think it took me about 20 min to get it all assembled and ready to test.The mechanism is a little odd. The foot pedals and hand grips are on the same bar and pivot around the center. The seat rises up and settles down as you pull and relax on the handlebar/foot pedal. The tension comes from 3 bungee cords mounted to the base and the back of the seat. As you ‘sit’ down, extending your feet and arms, you get a good muscle stretch. Then you pull the handlebar and push with your feet to ‘stand up’ as the seat comes up with you. If you just park your butt, it’s going to be too difficult…the seat is there to keep you in place, but not really rest.The exercise is pulling with your arms and pushing with your feet then relaxing back. The pull is the part that is tensioned with the bungees. There is a counter on the handlebar that has an accelerometer that tracks how many times the bar moves back and forth. That is the only tracking mechanism. What is getting the greatest movement is your hips…dropping down into a lower than horizontal position and then pulling yourself back up gives a wide range of motion to the hips that you can’t really get from any other regular exercise. Extending and retracting your arms and legs exercises your back and knees with zero impact.I used it for a bit and can get winded after a few sets, but for my mom, she started just doing 25 reps. We also found out that you need to get a little instruction in use for the first time…When I got on it, I didn’t think much about how far down to go… At full extension, you’re essentially standing up with the seat bumping your butt. As you settle back down, you should keep tension on the handlebars and peddles. When my mom first tried it, she sat all the way down and didn’t have the strength to push with her feet or pull with her arms to get back up. As she was sitting below the horizontal, there was no way to even step off the device. The excessive ‘bend’ did not give her great faith in the device, and being trapped on it was not a selling point.I helped her off the device. I don’t think she could have gotten off on her own, actually, and then demonstrated what had gone wrong. When I sat down on the unit and went all the way down in extension, it was quite the pull to get back up, and if you try to use only your arms or only your legs, the way the pivot is mounted, you’re not going to be successful. It takes BOTH an arm pull and leg push to pivot the bar to then be able to rise back up. Just something a little funky about the way this device works. I’m just warning you, don’t sit all the way down or you’ll have to roll off the device to get back up.Once the way the thing worked was better understood. we reduced the tension from 3 bungee cords to just one. She’s learning how to move on the device rather than trying to build up more muscle. After she feels she’s no longer gaining, she’ll go to 2 bungee cords, etc.She’s been using it for about a month now and is up to 70-100 ‘revolutions’ per day. She has found her hips are benefitting from the greater flex provided by the exercise and was surprised when she went up a step ladder to get something from the cupboard and didn’t feel any pain in her knee like she usually does. She said the climbed up and opened the cupboard and then realized she hadn’t been jammed up on the 2nd step this time like she always had before.Anything that aids in hip and leg flexibility is a good thing, and it’s showing benefit to her already. I wasn’t certain this was going to are something useful for her or that I’d even be able to convince her to use it, but it is, and she does. She also has found that my suggestion to play some music while working out makes everything easier…focus on the music as you move and not the counter or your breathing, and you’ll hit that 100 before you even know it :). The counter, not age ;p

I’ve been looking for exercise machine for myself with the condition of not worsening my bad knees. This is the one that meets my need. I am not the person who always go to the gym and I knew that if I was a member I would go only few times which wasted my money. This machine doesn’t make my knees hurt. It just likes you are walking in the air, easy to assemble, like weight but steady and stable. If you expect to burn a lot of calories, this isn’t the one for you. You still can burn some but slowly. The only thing that I would mention is the model that I bought did not have pulse monitor on the handle of the bar I hold even though it has small screen to look at but very old fashioned and not convenient. Other than that this is one of the best low impact machine for me.

Very sturdy, doesn’t feel like it’ll tip over. You can get a great workout. Almost gym quality, not as heavy duty as a Nordic track but is a fraction of the cost. The stride is slightly less gradual than other gym quality ellipticals. Takes a couple workouts to get used to it. That said, you can really get a good solid cardio workout on it. The resistance levels seem good but honestly can’t tell a difference from 1- 5, at level 6 you can start to feel it. So far so good, I hope some of the plastic coverings hold up over time 🤞👍

Though I’ve only recently used it – Pretty good so far! It’s efficient and does the job. I’ve created a mini home gym with a spare room in my home and it fits nicely – not too big! I get a nice workout in. Loving the investment – the price was good also! The noise isn’t as quiet as other machines I’ve used in a gym but it’s not too bad. It took a little time to assemble it (luckily my dad helped me). It can get a little confusing but nothing major. Overall I’m pleased!

I bought this because I could not use my exercise bike due to my bad back flaring up. So, I purchased this elliptical machine because it seemed to work well for my limited space. I have a small house and a small amount of space which I prefer. First off the direction were not clear but I was able to find a video off line so I could put it together. Then I hoped on the exercise equipment the next day for a workout and it has a short stride. Anyone who is above 5’3″ will not be comfortable on this exercise equipment at all. I have to kind of skip when working out to keep moving without jerking. My husband tried it and hoped off quickly. He is 6′ feet tall. It said it was made for short people. Then about my third time working out one of the bolts came off but I asked my husband to put it back on and it hasn’t come off since. I like the fact it’s compact and small and it works mostly for my height. I would also say that you cannot go all out on this exercise equipment or it does become unbalanced and will tip over. My child discovered that out for me. Glad no one got hurt. Also I had to really play with the balancing multiple times before getting it level but it’s level now. I enjoy it but I do caution people that are taller than 5’3″ buying this.

This is the second time ive purchased the Niceday elliptical. Due to relocation my first one was donated. So, here are my thoughts.Awesome elliptical.Stride isn’t very long, but you get use to it.Assembly is extremely easy.After a few months you may experience noise/squeaking, note that they include grease(I don’t believe this was included the first time I purchased.)Their are some plastic shaft decorations/covers. They can be hard to remove once assembled.

The good: All the features work so far. There were some reviews I saw where ppl stated the resistance did not work at all. Mine works just fine and intensifies the work out. I also can fit my phone on it to watch videos. I was skeptical about getting the machine since there are mixed reviews BUT when the price dropped to $100 I couldn’t resist!!The bad: As most reviews have stated over time there is a squeaking noise. Mine started just about 3 weeks after purchase. Also, the range of motion is limited so just not as much range of motion like a Planet Fit elliptical would have. These things are not issues for me but can be for some.The weird: I can only pedal comfortably backwards. Each time I try pedaling forward the fluidity is off and it takes a toll on my knees. Again this is not a deal breaker for me and I still enjoy a great workout on the machine…maybe it was the way I assembled it. But just in case others have this experience putting it out there.

Quiet, comfortable, smooth and surprisingly straightforward assembly. Purchased to replace a high quality elliptical. I wanted something smaller, quieter and easier on my knees and ankles on the days when I am not up to working out on a standing elliptical. The Teeter is well worth the money. I’ll have this for years. Assembly instructions were very detailed.