Body Champ 2-in-1 Cardio Dual Trainer, Dark Gray/Black

I bought this new from Amazon. I was a bit skeptical based on the low price, but figured it was worth a shot. I was pleased to have it arrive with no problems, and went to work putting it together. Note - most of it was assembled already, you just need to be able to use a hex wrench and screwdriver. I think it took about 30 minutes to install. It went together easily, and I was off and running. Well, ellipticalling. :) It's sturdy, well built, but not so heavy that you can't move it around as needed. There's numerous different programs for whatever type of activity you like - I prefer intervals, which thankfully is also there. I found it more comfortable to use it standing, though there's a seat for cycling if you prefer. I initially felt the stride was a bit shorter than I was used to at the gym, but of course, those are $10,000 machines, and this one is considerably cheaper. What I started noticing, however, was despite my feelings about the stride, I was ending up sweating more on *this* unit than I do at the gym. I actually started to look forward to my 30 minute sessions on this one. I had an equally good experience with their support team. I had a mechanical issue within my warranty period and they were super responsive and took care of my problem with no complaints or difficulty. I was thrilled to deal with a company that stands behind their product.

Took my very mechanically-inclined husband and I one and a half hours to assemble, using his professional tools. Pretty easy. The angle does hurt my knees. I tilted the front end up as other reviewers suggested, which helped, but it still bothers my knee. I don't use it very much for that reason. And also because exercise is a real downer.

I absolutely would not recommend this product. I weigh no where near 250lbs which is the weight limit. After 3 uses it broke. I like to work out hard and go fast which this machine can't handle. The screws inside broke in half on the handles while I was using it. They sheared off so they are stuck inside of it. My husband tried to get them out and replace them but it was impossible. This product is junk and a huge waste of money.

I've used it for about a week now. Nice eliptical for the price. Very easy to construct and shouldn't take more than an hour & a half. If you own a small socket set with allen wrench attachments, it makes the job even faster as the provided tools can make things unnecessarily tedious. Just be sure to read the directions and not just look at the diagram (left side leg's bolt goes in counter clockwise ;) or else you'll end up ruining a thread by trying to force it through). However, I could do without the daily routine maintenance of re-tightening/lubricating screws/nuts to avoid the inevitable sqeaks and the slight knocking sounds caused by loose peices. Perhaps applying some Loctite on some of the non-rotating screws and between the thread & nuts of the bolts would fix this but I haven't tried it yet. If you're a shorter person like myself, be sure to maintain your positioning while using it as an eliptical and align the foot pads and yourself farther toward the back of the equipment or you'll destroy your knees by constantly bumping them against the arm bars with every stride. I like to work out without the fear of injury due to the equipment. The stride length is pretty short at 14 inches but that's fine and is balanced out because the resistance, even at a low to mid range setting, is for real which was a pleasant surprise. Definitely worth it for the price. Just be sure to pick up the 3 year warranty because even with just one week in, I have my suspicions about this thing's longevity. Overall, don't expect professional fitness center quality for $200 but you will get a great workout with this equipment at a great price.

Not a great elliptical...not a great bike....The seat position is too far away to reach the handles comfortably (I am 6 foot). It is good for a light workout if it is raining or cold outside. I have not been able to break a serious sweat on it yet because it is not comfortable enough to stay on for longer than 30 minutes.

obsessed with this elliptical! I use it 5 days a week for 30-40 min. at a time and it works GREAT!!!!! Highly recommend this product. My mom bought one shortly after me bc of how much I raved about it!

Living in Minnesota can be tough on the waistline in winter months. I bought the Body Champ to give me a workout when I can't go outdoors. This directions for assembly were easy to follow. The stability is pleasantly surprising. There are many options for intensity of workouts. All in all, a good product for the price.

VERY SMALL STRIDE.