Sunny Health & Fitness Elliptical Trainer Machine w/Built-in Pulse Sensor, Low Impact Cardio Exerciser & Full-Body Cross Training for Home, Optional Free SunnyFit App Link & Electric w/300LB Load

This Sunny Circuit Zone Elliptical is a solid, beautifully designed and built machine. It’s worth much more than the price.I am a perfectionist. I want absolute whisper quiet performance from the sliding rails, and no rattling, squeaking, clanking, or grunting noises from the moving parts. I want to look at a well-built machine without cheap elbow joints, screws or bolts, and this elliptical satisfies my every demand. It is built to last way beyond my lifetime and still look as beautiful and operate as quietly as it does today.I chose this elliptical for it’s 16” stride, which is a good, medium length for a person of average height. If you’re tall, you may prefer a few more inches. It’s important to find a stride length that is comfortable for you, so you may want to try out some ellipticals at the gym or a sporting goods store before making your purchase. I was not comfortable with the 20” strides at the gym, so I chose 16,” and it’s perfect for me.I put it together easily in an afternoon. When I first tried it, I was surprised by the seemingly difficult resistance at the lowest level. I am used to the effortless glide of the ellipticals at the gym, so I called the man who maintains the gym equipment, and also a salesman at a sporting goods store. Both of them advised me to give it some time to break in. The salesman tried out a similarly-priced elliptical in the store, for comparison, and said he felt the burn almost immediately on that one, too. So, for the first week, I used it for a few minutes at a time, several times during the day. After two weeks, it has become much easier, so the machine and I have broken in together. Already, I feel stronger and more energized than I have in years. I recommend beginning with programs 21-24 with level 1 resistance, and working your way up from there.One huge, unexpected benefit is that the pain and circulation issues in my left knee and leg, caused by a fall a few years ago, have ceased entirely. I had been using a treadmill and rebounder, both of which made the pain worse. The Sunny elliptical operates with fluid body movements that put no pressure on the joints, while still giving an excellent cardio and total body workout.I live in an apartment building with neighbors below me, and I was not using my treadmill as often as I wanted to, for fear of annoying them with the noise. I like to exercise in the evening, during the day, on weekends, and basically whenever I feel like it. During the winter, indoor exercise is even more important. To my amazement and delight, the Sunny elliptical is almost silent. The only sound is the soft swishing of the wheels on the aluminum rails. This quiet movement is easily maintained by occasionally wiping the dust off the rails and adding some silicone treadmill lubricant by Impresa.In conclusion, the Sunny Circuit Zone Elliptical rates 5 stars in every way. The quality is equivalent or superior to more expensive models. Even the price gets five stars. I will be using this magnificent machine for the rest of my life.Update after a month....This elliptical has changed my life !! I use it 4-5 times during the day to get my heart rate going, to lift my spirits, and just to enjoy the ride. It’s my happy place. After breaking in, it now glides easily at the lowest resistance level.As for noise, it’s as quiet as ever. I enjoy exercising any time of the day or night, and my neighbors can’t hear a thing.Extra benefit: I am losing weight without dieting, and I feel wonderful.I wish I had bought this elliptical years ago. What a pleasure. It’s the best thing I own, because everything else in life is enhanced when I’m energized, strong and happy. ;-)

Before I bought this Elliptical machine, I did a lot of research. I decided that these factors to be most important for me:(1) Stride length (For my height, the optimal length is 20". Make sure you check the appropriate number before you buy one. Here is a source that I used - https://the-home-gym.com/how-to-find-the-best-elliptical-stride-length-to-fit-you-perfectly).(2) Weight/solidness (The machine needs to be heavy enough to ensure stableness. This one weighs in about 190 lbs.)(3) Movability (An elliptical machine is typically more than 150 lbs. So, it is important to think ahead where you want to place it. Ideally it can be easily moved around.)That's exactly what I have found in this specific elliptical machine. Before I purchased it, I read all the reviews. Now, after I set it up and have been using it for a while, I have realized that many negative reviews are unwarranted. It's obvious that some of the buyers didn't read the manual/instructions carefully beforehand. Otherwise, many of those so-called problems would not exist in the first place.Here is a summary of my experiences and observations:(1) When I opened the box, at first I thought that some parts were missing in the package, for example, all the bolts, nuts, washers, etc. Then, when I started reading the manual and also checked the frame, I realized that those bolts/nuts had been pre-assembled loosely (on purpose). They need to be removed first. I think this is a great idea because now you know precisely which goes where. When setting up the machine, you just need to put the same bolts/nuts to the original places, no more searching or guessing. Once I read the manual carefully, it took me less than 1 hour to assemble the machine, all by myself.(2) The materials used are top quality. It feels very solid, durable, heavy, and stable.(3) I put the machine on a gym mat in a carpeted area. At first, I heard some whooshing noise when I was testing the machine. I realized it's because of the soft carpet and the moving parts were touching the surface. Once I adjusted the height of those floor stabilizers and therefore lifted the machine base higher, the noise was completely gone. The machine is super super quiet!(4) This heavy elliptical machine has two wheels that make it easy to move around. I have found this is a particularly useful feature.(5) Considering the quality and all the features of this machine, with the price, it is the best value for money.Hope this review helps. Best wishes to your health.

Would have given it a 5 but it had several scratches on it.