Smooth ME Elliptical Trainer

Pros: Very quiet, sturdy and smooth, pulse monitor
Cons: Difficult to assemble and move (heavy), difficult to decipher assembly instructions

I had recently used my OrbiTrek elliptical machine to death. In November, 2002, I decided to train for 20-30 minutes 5 times a week, and eventually, the wimpy Orbie couldn't withstand my daily use. The OrbiTrek was a good starter machine for me, at a ...

Pros: Quick, efficient workouts with little or no impact for fast body-sculpting!
Cons: haven't found any, yet!

With the fitness craze in full swing, I decided to begin an exercise routine to try to get myself in good physical condition! I'm not fond of exercising in public gyms where strangers can watch me. And, I'm not really into outdoor workouts. So, I did...

Pros: works upper and lower body simultaneously...
Cons: not good for extremely tall or heavy users

When I was a young woman, I was always very active. Between playing on local softball and volleyball teams, chasing after children, swimming daily, and going to a gym to work out 2-3 times per week, I stayed in pretty decent shape! However, as I got...

Pros: gives an excellent upper and lower body workout; inexpensive; quality machine
Cons: haven't found any

I’m a housewife… (I know, I know! You thought housewives were an extinct breed, didn’t you?) one who let herself get totally out of shape over the years! Deep down inside, this really bothered me! So, I decided to do something about it! I...

Pros: Smooth, inexpensive, easy to store, light weight, Magnetic brake resistance
Cons: Could be a little lighter

The Smooth ME is very smooth. It has a flywheel that weighs 15 lbs., so the extra weight helps make the Smooth ME a very smooth ride. The Smooth ME is not very heavy, weighing only 40lbs., so it is easy for anyone to pick up and move if needed. I ...

Pros: Heavy, sturdy machine. smooth, efficient workout
Cons: Requires some space when in use; requires assembly

I broke down and invested in a Smooth ME Elliptical Trainer. I’ve had it for a few months, now; and, so far, it’s working alright. I use it 2 to 3 times a week as part of my regular exercise regimen. I simply crank up my stereo and climb...

Pros: The equipment is quality
Cons: Customer service department does not care about you as a customer.  Uninformed of their invintory.

I contacted customer service because I needed a new power cord and they told me it would be delivered in 5 days.  After 10 days I called to see what had happened, and they then found out that they didn't have the item in stock and it would be ...

Pros: Well built.
Cons: Not a good feel due to strange motion. Poor customer service.

The unit is well built. Like most German products, this one seems to be built to last. However, my ...

Pros: Appears to be well build, unable to use due to missing parts
Cons: Shipping, willingness to work with the customer

I ordered a Smooth Fitness Smooth CE 3.2 Elliptical trainer on July 16,2008 from the Smooth Fitness web site. Their web site stated I would receive a confirmation e-mail shortly. I called their Customer Service Department the next day when I hadn't ...

Pros: Solid, well built, good customer service
Cons: knock me knees at time do to design

I found a review that said this was the best for the money. I had some problems with one of the arms making an annoying sound with almost every motion. Called customer support and requested that they just send me new bearing and they sent me a whole new arm and there is no longer a problem. The only down fall is that I do tend to his my knee on the front if I am not careful.

Pros: You can exercise comfortably with it until it breaks.
Cons: Noisy, fragile, no service available.

I used this machine occassionally for a couple of years even though it squeaks terribly. Then the main "mast" broke into 2 pieces. I ordered a replacement from Internetfitness but it never arrived.

It felt sturdy until it broke.

The electronics did not fail.