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Confidence 'Space Saver' Elliptical Cross Trainer does the job

Advantages: small, easy to use, easy to construct, calorie counting etc
Disadvantages: squeeky, some plasictic bits can fall off.

I found the machine easy to assemble and it fitted well in my room. It was practical and functional. However after a few days of using it, a screeching noise was made after each turn of the pedals that i found distracting and i could not stop it. From my ...

dagulg 06.07.2011 · Read full review
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Review of Confidence 'Space Saver' Elliptical Cross Trainer

Get Fit, Go Elliptical!

Advantages: Low impact cardiovascular workout
Disadvantages: Expensive

In a bid to lose a few pounds after uni (too much alcohol & too many takeaways) I was looking for a good all round exercise machine, and elliptical trainers were recommended by some friends. "Why?" I enquired. "The answer is simple" came the reply ...

Maharaja 14.08.2003 · Read full review
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Review of York Elliptical Trainer & Cycle 3100

Orbitrek, worth the money or just a fad..

Advantages: Zero impact, cardio, muscular, cheap, best workout ever!
Disadvantages: Its a hard workout!!

Having been a member of gyms for many years the time came for me to go to university which meant that I couldn't afford a gym membership, so I started to look for a machine that I could buy to use in my own home. As anyone else does I looked at treadmi ...

Adam6177 28.05.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Thane Orbitrek

My trekking days are over

Advantages: No impact ; good for aerobic work ; no spinal aggravation caused by sitting ;
Disadvantages: Heavy & large ; not silent ; fan doesn't keep you cool ; harsh on sore knees

Have you seen the TV ads for the wonder-machine called the Orbitrek? I had, and wondered if it was worth the money. I did an Internet search but could only find people selling the thing - hardly the best ones to give an honest opinion. We eventually got o ...

MichelleScott 17.10.2000 · Read full review
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Review of Thane Orbitrek