Body Champ Deluxe Cardio Elliptical

  • Reviewed On: November 30, -0001
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $899, Price As Reviewed: $539, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Comes with 24 programs in touch screen display

It's not very common to find an entry-level elliptical offering 24 programs. Add the touch-screen display and you have an attractive  and easy-to-use console. We're used to seeing just 5-8 programs in ellipticals selling for $700 and below so this elliptical's  24 programs, with some of them even customizable,  and nice console are among its best selling points.

Has 16 resistance levels

When you consider its $599 price tag, the 16 resistance levels give this elliptical an advantage over the others in the $600 and below price range.

2-in-1 design

Just like the other Body Champ ellipticals, this model also functions as a stationary bike and it's just like you bought 2 exercise machines for the price of one.

Compact elliptical machine

Measuring just 45.5 inches in length and 15.88 in width, this elliptical machine's compact design won't take up too much space in your room.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Poor warranty

With the Deluxe Cardio being the most expensive Body Champ elliptical priced a t $599, it's disappointing to know that it still comes with a poor warranty of 1 year on frame and 90days on parts. It doesn't even have a labor warranty so this would mean potential expenses for you should this machine breaks down within or after 3 months.

Questionable quality

Even though a 300lbs maximum user weight capacity is impressive, we can't help but wonder if this 108-lb elliptical can hold up such weights. User reviews of Body Champ ellipticals mention that the machine wobbles and produce noise when in use. Add the poor warranty that comes with this elliptical and we can't blame you if you question its durability and quality.

Basic pedals

When it comes to foot pedal design, most ellipticals give you some sort of cushioning or ergonomical design. Only a few models don't offer this feature and the Body Champ Deluxe Cardio is among them.

Basic Components – 62.5% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 28.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 45.5% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Max Stride Length 15" or less or not stated 12 20 60% Has a maximum 14-inch stride length.
Main component Resistance Levels 16 16 20 80% 16 levels of resistance.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% Elliptical has no incline.
Main component Programs 23 22.25 25 89% Elliptical has at least 24 programs. 20 preset programs, heart-rate driven programs, and user-customizable programs.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Does not have cooling fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Bottle holder shown on picture provided.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type basic 3 30 10% Only comes with basic pedals.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Elliptical has standard grips only.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% No mention of reverse stride motion.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Has distance readout on console
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Has calories display on console.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Comes with a deluxe touch-screen large LCD display console with dual-color backlight LCD display.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% None mentioned in product description.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Amazon escription mentions \"user-customizable programs.\"
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Elliptical has fixed handlebar grip sensors.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% MP3 support not stated.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Elliptical does not have TV.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Amazon.com provides a 30-day money back guarantee on its products.
Main Component Bonus Aesthetics awesome console aesthetics 5     Console has a large LCD with touch-screen features.
Main Component Bonus Secondary Functions Works as a Stepper 15     This patented 2-in-one deluxe cardio dual trainer is used as an elliptical trainer or an exercise bike.
Main Component Bonus Handlebar Design Fixed and Moving 5     Picture shows both fixed and moving handlebars.
Main Component Bonus Footprint Compact Design (Less than 52" for length)/Folding 5     45.5\" machine length qualifies for compact design.
    Subtotal 1: 168.75 270 62.5%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame warranty 6 years or less 10 25 40% Frame warranty not stated but other body champ models carry a 1 year warranty on frame. Score is the same with or without warranty.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 6 years or less 5 10 50% Brake warranty not stated but other Body Champ models carry a 90-day warranty on parts. Score is the same with or without warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Elliptical has a 90-day parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Labor warranty not mentioned on Amazon description.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 125 or less/not stated 5 40 12.5% Weight of machine is 108 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 40 56.25% Maximum weight capacity is 300 pounds.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Flywheel weight not stated.
    Subtotal 2 : 72.5 255 28.43%  
    Overall: 241.25 525 45.5%