Weslow Momentum 610 Elliptical Trainer – Save Your Money
An elliptical trainer is probably the best piece of fitness equipment you can buy. If you want exercise equipment that works both your upper and lower body at the same time, you’ll find that an elliptical trainer is the only one that can get the job done. You can burn more calories on an elliptical trainer using much less apparent effort than with a treadmill or stationary bike. All of which means you should seriously consider buying a good quality elliptical trainer for your home or office fitness needs.
The key to a quality elliptical trainer is its stability, durability, and ease of use. Before purchasing any elliptical trainer, it is strongly recommended that you take the time to take the model you are considering for a thorough test drive. The trainer should not sway from side to side or walk like a cat across the room. He should also be relatively quiet with no banging or clanking. The rubbing sound is also a red flag warning. Pedal placement and stride length should be comfortable, allowing you to change the position of each one. The electronics should allow you to change resistance on the fly and give you the ability to control pulse rate, calorie burn, speed and ride time functions.
An associate recently handed us a Weslow Momentum 610 elliptical for evaluation. We were told that the elliptical was purchased for $180.00 about 6 months ago, but was only used once. We asked our 4 fitness testers to test drive the machine. Our evaluators use ellipticals as part of their regular exercise program. Almost immediately there were problems when our largest tester caused the machine to topple over with him on top of it. It was obviously a form of light for any user taller than 6ft and over 200lbs. The other three testers also found the Weslow elliptical to be very unstable during an intense workout. In addition, the stride was very short and uncomfortable. Noise was also a factor. After only 5 test rides, the evaluation was finished in the name of safety.
We recommend that you do not purchase the Weslow Momentum 610 elliptical trainer. We felt that it was of very poor quality. In our experience, we have found that a quality trainer typically costs at least $1000. He should save his money and buy a quality elliptical that is durable and stable during intense training.