Tunturi Elliptical Trainer

This elliptical trainer is in the low end of the price range for ellipticals making it an affordable option for the average wage earner who wants to get fit at home, rather than paying out the unreasonable prices for membership at gyms or health clubs. Compared to other models and brands, the Tunturi comes with a warranty period that is longer and it is a machine well built and solid.

Once you have purchased it and gotten it home there is some assembly required and it is fairly heavy, so you may need assistance moving it into your home. There are parts during assembly that require some dexterity and smaller fingers, so if you have large fingers you might find assembling some parts a little tricky. When you are deciding where to put it, choose somewhere that it can stay in, where it can be used and not have to be moved around all the time, because if its weight.

Probably the main issue with the Tunturi is that it makes noises when being used, but this is a problem that can be sorted out. A squeaky noise that comes from the front of the elliptical can be solved by adding an extra washer where the arms attach on the short shaft. Some users have reported that after heavy use there is a louder noise, but this can be fixed with some grease and sometimes a little sanding.

The electronics on the Tunturi are good and they include at the center of the machine at the front, a heart rate monitor. There is a smooth transition from backward to forward motion so that the workout is not interfered with.

So in conclusion the Tunturi elliptical trainer is certainly worth its money and comes recommended.