Smooth CE 8.0LC Elliptical

Pros

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Comes with mySMOOTH Virtual Fitness Trainer

This feature allows you to download new programs, keep track of your workout progress, and keep you motivated just like a personal trainer but this time, making use of the internet. It comes with a USB device that records your workout data and uploads them to your mySMOOTH account via a personal computer. This would allow you to see how you're progressing or if you're meeting your fitness goals.

60-day money-back guarantee

60 days is currently the longest money back guarantee given by just 2 manufacturers with Smooth being one of them. It's good to have this assurance especially when buying something online since you won't be able to personally test the product. This gives you more than enough time to determine if you like the machine or not. If you feel this is not the right model for you, you can ship it back to them and avail yourself a refund.

Lifetime frame and brakes, 10 years on parts, and 2 years on labor, and comes with a light commercial warranty

The CE 8.0LC comes with a light commercial warranty that lets you use this elliptical in clubhouse or hotel gyms. When you plan to use this for your home, it comes with a 10-year parts warranty and 2 years on labor. These provisions are among the best we've seen in the elliptical market. A good indicator of a good machine is the long warranty that comes with it.

Heavy machine at 304lbs. Supports user weights up to 400lbs.

This elliptical is among the heaviest we've seen and very ideal for light commercial settings since there'll be multiple users of different weight and stature. It won't have any problems holding up even if you weigh close to 400lbs and will still be sturdy enough to give you a good overall workout experience.

24 levels of resistance

We're used to seeing majority of ellipticals in the market having 16 to 20 resistance levels. It's not every day you'll find one that offers 24 resistance levels and this is exactly what you'll get form the CE 8.0LC. We're assuming 4 additional resistance levels would give you a heavier stride feel that will surely push you to the limit but would lead to better results.

21 programs

This elliptical offers 21 programs to help you achieve your fitness goals. You might want to know that an average sub-$2000 elliptical only comes with 17 programs or less. Especially when you're the type who wants to workout with varying programs everytime, the CE 8.0LC would give you want you need.

Comes with wireless heart rate monitor strap, oversized and cushioned foot pedals, built-in sound system

The CE 8.0LC still has more to offer. You get a wireless heart rate monitor, enhanced foot pedals so you'll be more comfortable, and it also comes with a pair of speakers so you can listen to your favorite music when you connect your MP3 players to it. A comfortable and entertaining workout would help you stay longer doing your workouts.

Cons

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No incline feature

Even though you'll find this elliptical with so many features, it also has its share of weaknesses. For the $1299 price, we would have wanted to see an incline feature and reverse stride motion capability. This would have allowed you to add a variation to your workouts and tone your leg's back muscles. This would result to a better and more balanced lower body.

No fans

This elliptical also doesn't have a built-in cooling fan normally seen in many of its competitors priced over $1500. It could have given the CE 8.0LC a better score if it had this feature.

Standard handlebar grips only

Another area where the CE 8.0LC could have done better is on the handle bar grips department. Many entry level luxury class ellipticals come with either cushioned or molded grips leaving this model's basic grips out in the dust.