This state-of-the-art cross trainer was bought because it was comparatively cheap compared to two gym memberships and would allow us to exercise whenever we liked. It was never going to be too dark or too wet to workout and for about a week that proved to be true (I can recommend a brisk trot to the rowsing strains of Shania Twain's "Man I feel like a woman".

But then the novelty wore off and within weeks it was used as a clothes rack and occasional talking point for guests.

To be fair I did lose weight as my wallet is $1,500 lighter than when I purchased it.

The manufacturer says it has lots of clever bits including:

Console Features:

• NEW 2016 Technology: iFit® Bluetooth® Smart Enabled
• Dual-Grip EKG™ Heart Rate Monitor
• Tablet Holder
• Water Bottle Holder

Product Features:

• Oversized Pedals: Ensuring comfort during the workout
• Soft Touch Upper-Body Workout Arms: Transform your lower body exercise routine into a full body workout.
• SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance:
• Transport Wheels: Quickly move the elliptical from room to room with these built-in wheels.
• Commercial-Gauge Solid Steel Construction

You must pick up and bring a friend to help lift it as it's a commercial model so it's super heavy and made to last (I barely cracked a sweat using it and I don't plain to strain anything waving it goodbye).

THiS MODEL COMES WITH A FREE SET OF BEST INTENTIONS!