Plasma Fit Elliptical Machine Cross Trainer 2 in 1 Exercise Bike Cardio Fitness Home Gym Equipment

Pretty good quality for the price. I use it almost every day and it seems to hold up. The few small issues I have are the pulse takes forever to read and always starts over and slowly counts up if you release. Everything is metric which really isn't a big deal as the US standard system is dumb if you think about it. The distance and speed don't seem to be accurate, but again I don't really care (My workout doesn't change if the distance says 5km or 100km, I'm still going to go as long as I want to) I wish there was a small shelf to hold a phone or iPad so I can watch videos. I'm 5'11" and 220lbs and the bike fits me perfectly. Seat could be slightly more comfortable but not a deal breaker, I can go 30 minutes no problem and the seat isn't an issue.

This package arrived with a large hole ripped into the side of the box. When I checked it out, nothing was broken or damaged so I let that go. Setting it up was made more difficult by the inadequate directions. You have to ignore the very complicated picture of all the parts that is the first thing you see when you open the instructions. This is just a complete parts list and should be at the very end, not the beginning, The actual parts are poorly marked and I took a bit of time identifying the right part at nearly every step. Go carefully because re-doing is the pits. Maybe a more mechanically skilled person would have less trouble. Using the trainer is a good workout, but you have to wear good shoes and socks because the pedals are slanted forward and your toes bang against the end of the pedals. I am thinking of adding maybe a few strips of shoe goo or something else to improve the traction on the pedals. Also, the seat is unpadded hard plastic. If you plan to use the seat, you should invest in the seat cover recommended at the time of purchase. When you use the seat, the handles are a stretch. At 5'6", I can just make it work. For all of that, I like using the machine. I generally walk until I feel a good burn and then rest on the seat for two minutes. Generally, I can keep my heart rate in the target zone for 20 to 40 minutes without too much trouble or over exertion. I think this is a great machine when space is limited and your budget is relatively small.

The Elliptical Machine 2 in1 Exercise Bike was delivered on time. It took my son about 20 minutes to assemble. There were no issues what so ever and all pieces were included. We were so pleased as this is not always the case with most purchases. I promised myself I would get serious about my health and workout regularly. I had been doing an exercise program designed for seniors every other day for two weeks; and was becoming bored. ( I am a 69 year old woman.) I knew I needed help to remain consistent and saw an ad for a well known exercise machine on TV. But as I researched I knew the Elliptical Machine 2 in1 Exercise Bike would be perfect for me. I can change it up by sitting or standing on the Elliptical; or choosing the bike to really work on strengthening my knees. We've had it only a few days and just love it. It's so easy to jump on and get a good workout. And the built-in timer is key. I am so proud to see my progress in increasing my time. This machine has even encouraged other family member to start exercising. I think this is going to not only change my life but could very well save it! I shop a lot on Amazon and this machine is by far my smartest purchase.

3 1/2 stars. It’s a very nice machine. I bought it for my senior mother who has a little trouble walking sometimes. She has tightness in her legs and a doctor recommended she exercises her legs differently than just walking. We chose this one because it has a seat in case she cannot continue to stand/ride which we think is a plus…but it is really beneficial for her when she does stand. It really works her legs in the quads area where she gets extreme tightness. Working the quads this way helps with the tightnesss that is plaguing her walking. The doctor was right. My only issue. Mom hasn’t complained about it, though she can only do about 40 reps. The issue is…when you’re standing. Your foot slides forward. It’s required that you wear shoes. Your foot will slide forward and stop where the peddle is but your toes will go into the end of your shoes. It is a little problem. I use it once a day for 10-15 minutes and it’s a great leg workout standing, but again, those toes slide to the front of my shoe. Sitting does not have the sale impact. It’s similar to a stationary bike.

(Background information) This elliptical cross fit machine came to us on time and complete. There are warnings about its difficulty to put together but even for a mechanically challenged person like myself I was able to sort through the problems and had it together in about two hours. BUT that's when the problems began. My wife had just started to use the machine (less than 5 min.) when the pedals could not be pushed. I tried to get on with my greater weight and strength but I could not make them turn either. I checked the wheel and that could be turned by hand. I contacted the company via the Amazon portal and that too worked fine. The company contacted me and said I needed a new "drive shaft." (It took two tries because I did not understand that I had to respond and say I wanted the new drive shaft.) All of this was frustrating, but understandable. I can't say whether the problem was shoddy workmanship or just bad luck on my part getting a rare lemon. HERE'S THE REAL PROBLEM!!! At this point I was told that I needed to return the machine for a refund and I was given a UPS label to print out along with instructions and information. On printing this out I discovered that to return for a full refund I had to return it IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. I do not believe that this was made clear to me when I was opening the packaging and it would have approached impossible to get those tightly packed styrofoam pieces out of the box without ruining the box and possibly the styrofoam in the process. I did not have the packaging, and I had ruined it anyway by the time I knew this. In the fine print I read RETURNING IN OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WILL RESULT IN A 50% RESTOCKING FEE. PLUS IF RETURNED IN A LARGER CONTAINER AN EXCESS POSTAGE FEE WILL BE ADDED. At this point I had to decide whether I wanted to struggle to return the machine and receive $40 or so for 2-3 (perhaps more) hours of work. I did not return it. This might be a good value. But be very careful when you unpack it because the penalty for not having the original packaging is severe.

Bought this for my wife who wanted it to exercise while watching TV.I did not want to buy it at first after reading reviews that it was too loud and too hard to put together but what my wife wants she gets. Anyways I received the product quickly. When it arrived I had my 15 year old son put it together. He had no problem. Then the wife tried it.It was smooth and quiet. Ignore the reviews about being to loud and having to be a rocket scientist to put it together. For a good sturdy machine to get in shape and improve your cardio at a good price? I recommend this Plasma Fit Elliptical Machine Trainer2.

Very easy to put together and set up. Doesn't take up too much space. Works very smoothly. Gives a good workout for arms and legs. Display shows speed, distance and heart rate. Has tension control.

This product is pretty much "you get what you pay for". Would a more expensive machine have a smoother glide, easier resistance settings (digital vs. a turn-knob), and more stability? Yes. But As I didn't intend to pay $500-700 for a home exercise machine, this trainer does what I wanted. Assembly was rather frustrating (took my boyfriend and I about 2 hrs). Be careful to assemble all pieces in the right order and to make sure items are in the correct position. We installed one of the foot pads backwards and the first time I stepped on it to test it, it cracked. Luckily, it was on the far edge, doesn't affect use, and nothing super-glue can't fix. Using the machine as an elliptical (which was the primary purpose I bought it) is comfortable and easy. There is some sway, but that's to be expected. The seated position is far less comfortable for me. I'm 5'4", and have to lean far forward to grasp the bars. The moving hand bars swing out too far to use and the stand-up bars are too far forward to use comfortably while pedaling. I can do it for a time, but the effort is fatiguing on my back. All in all, I can get a nice work out, get my heart rate up, and can get exercise at home without paying a gym membership, so I'll take it as a win.