Review Of The Weslo Momentum 610 Elliptical

Looking for an efficient but affordable elliptical machine? The Weslo Momentum 610 Elliptical might be for you. It only costs $159 and is available at popular stores such as K-Mart. If there's a single workout machine that could possibly encourage people to keep fit, it may possibly be the Weslo Momentum 610 Elliptical for its sheer affordability.

This machine lets you exercise every major muscle in your body, improve your heart rate, and gradually increase your resistance as you get more fit. It also has the capacity to monitor the amount of calories burned during your workout by considering the time you spent on your session, the distance, and the speed at which you exercised.

You might be wary of purchasing this elliptical for the obvious reason that the price is too good to be true. This theory, of course, applies not only to common household products but to fitness equipment as well. More often than not, extremely cheap models give you more problems than you can manage, with issues ranging from defective mechanisms to uncomfortable setups.

With the Weslo Momentum 610 Elliptical, however, a lot of users have already testified how durable it really is. But then again, in order to bring down costs, Weslo has sacrificed a lot of convenient features. One example is the EKG reader. The ellipticals costing $500 and up have handlebar sensors that come standard.

On the other hand, you'd have to place the Weslo Momentum 610 Elliptical's EKG reader on your thumb in order to get the data you need. Of course, it can still give you an accurate reading, but this just goes to show you that not everything will be at the touch of a button with the Weslo Momentum 610 Elliptical. In any case, it still has some redeeming features.

The Step-Thru design lends ease in getting on and off the machine. You can also change the intensity of your workout if needed - specifically when you want to get a higher calorie burn - by manipulating the machine's adjustable resistance. It has a fairly large LCD display where you can keep track of your calories burned, distance, speed, and time.

For the budget-conscious, the Weslo Momentum 610 Elliptical will do if you only want to keep fit in the comfort of your home. Most users of this machine have already been to the gym and know how unnecessary some built-in programs may be. If you only want to burn off some calories, maintain your weight and heart rate, and keep active, then you'll be satisfied with the Weslo Momentum 610 Elliptical.

You'll also be limited to a maximum capacity of only 250 pounds with this machine, and although you don't come close to that weight, this limit in a way also reflects the motor's capabilities. In other words, if you're planning on crossing over to more strenuous workouts sometime soon, then you're better off with a higher-end elliptical. It's also not recommended for tall users because of its short stride.

This model does not have the customizable programs that more expensive ellipticals offer, so before you make your purchase, ask yourself if you can indeed live without these embellishments.