Sunny Health & Fitness Electric Elliptical Trainer With Device Holder

I feel like this is a quality-built product and has performed as expected…so far. These types of equipment do tend to develop annoying squeaks, wobbles, etc. over time so we’ll see but for now, all is good. One thing that’s just a bit “off” is that the control panel is fixed-position, and at my height the digital readout is difficult to see so I have to try and bend-over/lean while using it to get to where I can see it clearly. If the attachment point had a pivot, that would have been great! something else that is not a big deal but could maybe use an “upgrade” is that I sometimes find my feet sliding off toward the edges of the foot pads. I may invest in some stick-on traction tape, but it’d be great if it came with some sort of rubberized treatment. Oh, also – where the power adapter plugs-in is ok, but the adapter goes straigh-in, which can create a hazard point; I nearly busted it clean off when walking by the front of the machine so I created a guard for it; might be better if the plug was right-angled.

I was looking for an elliptical that would most closely mimic the Precor AMT elliptical, and did a ton of research. After settling on this one, it did not disappoint—it is the exact same movement that works all of your lower body muscles as you get a fantastic cardio workout. It was easy to assemble so long as you follow the manual step by step—don’t get ahead if you’re assuming which step might be next (I almost did this, but thankful I didn’t). I’m glad I didn’t pay for assembly (I had also read mixed reviews on that)—it’s good to put your own machine together so you know it’s done well and includes all pieces. Two people is ideal—although I’m sure it could have been done by one. Comes in roughly 6 large pieces and a few smaller ones so it isn’t complicated, but the pieces are really heavy.

Machine is incredibly heavy which was really encouraging for the price—it is definitely high quality. No shaking or swaying present during workouts. Most similar machines had complaints about clicking or other unwanted noise, but this machine is silent and glides so smoothly. Also love that it doesn’t take up a lot of floor space and is easy to move around even though it is heavy. Looking forward to many more workouts on this machine—if you’re wondering whether or not to invest, you should go for it.

Before I bought this Elliptical machine, I did a lot of research. I decided that these factors to be most important for me:
(1) Stride length (For my height, the optimal length is 20″. Make sure you check the appropriate number before you buy one. Here is a source that I used – https://the-home-gym.com/how-to-find-the-best-elliptical-stride-length-to-fit-you-perfectly).
(2) Weight/solidness (The machine needs to be heavy enough to ensure stableness. This one weighs in about 190 lbs.)
(3) Movability (An elliptical machine is typically more than 150 lbs. So, it is important to think ahead where you want to place it. Ideally it can be easily moved around.)

That’s exactly what I have found in this specific elliptical machine. Before I purchased it, I read all the reviews. Now, after I set it up and have been using it for a while, I have realized that many negative reviews are unwarranted. It’s obvious that some of the buyers didn’t read the manual/instructions carefully beforehand. Otherwise, many of those so-called problems would not exist in the first place.

Here is a summary of my experiences and observations:
(1) When I opened the box, at first I thought that some parts were missing in the package, for example, all the bolts, nuts, washers, etc. Then, when I started reading the manual and also checked the frame, I realized that those bolts/nuts had been pre-assembled loosely (on purpose). They need to be removed first. I think this is a great idea because now you know precisely which goes where. When setting up the machine, you just need to put the same bolts/nuts to the original places, no more searching or guessing. Once I read the manual carefully, it took me less than 1 hour to assemble the machine, all by myself.
(2) The materials used are top quality. It feels very solid, durable, heavy, and stable.
(3) I put the machine on a gym mat in a carpeted area. At first, I heard some whooshing noise when I was testing the machine. I realized it’s because of the soft carpet and the moving parts were touching the surface. Once I adjusted the height of those floor stabilizers and therefore lifted the machine base higher, the noise was completely gone. The machine is super super quiet!
(4) This heavy elliptical machine has two wheels that make it easy to move around. I have found this is a particularly useful feature.
(5) Considering the quality and all the features of this machine, with the price, it is the best value for money.

Hope this review helps. Best wishes to your health.