Proform 330 Elliptical Trainer

Ellipitcal Review

We recently purchased the Proform 330 Elliptical Trainer for home use by my wife and me. This is the 3rd machine I have purchased from Proform over the past 10 years. Overall this machine is the best of the three although it is far from perfect. But before I describe the "negatives" for this product let me start with the "positives".



The price of the machine is unbeatable. For $300 you cannot go wrong. Even if it is worn into the ground in 2-3 years it is economial to simply buy a new one. This model is eqipped with a solid control panel as well as a fan. For the most part it is light and easy to move around. It seems more durable that the two machines I purchased in the past. The sole purpose of this machine is to work out 4-5 times a week for 30 minutes each time. It fits our needs perfectly and it didn't break the bank.



There are some drawbacks to this machine. It is very noisy. Since it is made primarily of plastic it makes loud creaking noises during use. It's not a squeaking sound as if it needs lubricant but it creaks at the joints. I suggest playing your ipod on loud to drown out the noise and waiting for your spouse to wake up before the god-awful sound wakes them up! The hand bars are connected to the base only by tightning knobs that seem to always come loose and slide down during use. The overall durability of this machine is weak and I can tell it will likely not live past 3 years.



Overall this machine gets the job done. I work out regularly and it has helped me lose much weight. I could have spent >$1K on a steel machine but I didn't want to make that large of an investment. Although this product has its faults for the price it cannot be beat. I would recommend buying one if your needs for the machine are similar to mine. As long as you don't expect too much and all you want is a machine to help lose weight and build muscle it is certainly worth the $300. If you want a machine that has the durability of the ones you find at top-noth fitness centers this is not for you.

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