Fuel Fitness Elliptical Equipment Review
8.64/10
Quick Overview
- Difficulty
Moderate
- Cost
Average
- Trial Period
N/A
Fuel Fitness seemed to appear on the cardiovascular equipment fitness
scene as a quiet contender for the title of "best quality elliptical machine under $ 1,000."
Fuel Fitness elliptical machines are sold through their online website, fuelfitnessusa.com, and through Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide.
Fuel Fitness knows quality products and is
committed to manufacturing elliptical machines at
a customer-pleasing price point. In fact, Fuel Fitness offers a surprisingly high number of user features and options when compared to their competition at their target price point.
Although Fuel Fitness elliptical machines are considered below average when compared to the
upper end of elliptical manufacturers, they do produce a high quality, affordable elliptical machine.
Fuel Fitness currently offers only a couple of elliptical machine models and they are all priced below $ 1,000.00. This being said, Fuel Fitness offers a lower-end elliptical machine that includes several user features. For example, Fuel Fitness elliptical machines include pre-set workouts, one-touch controls for resistance, and hand-grip pulse monitors. Their more expensive elliptical machine also include a heart rate monitor that allows your heart to communicate with the elliptical machine. In other words, you can program in a specific heart rate and the elliptical machine will automatically adjust the resistance to maintain that specific heart rate.
Overall, Fuel Fitness offers a reasonable series of elliptical machines that are targeted towards the price-conscious individual. In addition, within this price point for elliptical machines, Fuel Fitness offers a better than average warranty.
Fuel Fitness' technology for their elliptical machines include simple and effective user options and features, including:
- Backlit LCD console display
- Continuous-monitoring heart rate programs
- Hand-grip pulse monitors
- 15 pre-set programs with one-touch resistance controls
- Articulating footpads for natural foot rotation
With 15 workout programs and 15 resistance levels, all programmed via one-touch button controls, the Fuel Fitness elliptical machines offer a solid set of standard features. Fuel Fitness ellipticals
have an LCD display on the console, a 21-pound
flywheel and a 20" stride, which will comfortably accommodate users of various heights. The
articulating footpads offer a very natural feel for foot movement in a safe manner that allows muscles
to flex gently within the stepping stride.
Fuel Fitness elliptical machines
feature a chest strap for heart rate monitoring and pulse monitors, an MP3 player input and built-in
speakers. Fuel Fitness elliptical machines include a water bottle holder as well.
The Fuel Fitness elliptical machines have a 27"
by 69" footprint, making them small but sturdy machines. The flywheel is industrial weight to create a stable and fluid step with challenging resistance. The Fuel Fitness elliptical machine is a solid piece of equipment, sharing a sleek design with other
similar elliptical machines manufactured by Sole and Spirit.
Fuel Fitness elliptical machines can be purchased online at their website, fuelfitnessusa.com. In addition, Fuel Fitness elliptical machines are offered through various retailers including Dick's Sporting Goods.
Technical and customer support functions for
under-warranty claims are available via Fuel's
website, email or toll-free phone. In
addition, Fuel Fitness elliptical machine retailers are able to offer a small degree of customer support in terms of replacement parts and/or service.
The Fuel Fitness elliptical machine has a
lifetime warranty on the frame and the magnetic brake. All other parts, and labor, carry a one-year warranty.
Fuel Fitness elliptical machines also include a 45-day trial. If a customer is not satisfied with
the elliptical machine, they can request a return authorization and receive a refund of the purchase price and original shipping charges. Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility.
Parts requests for out-of-warranty machines can
be made through the Fuel Fitness website via email
through an online form. For warranty service, call or email Fuel's customer service department.
Fuel Fitness offers a couple of elliptical
machine models. The list price on Fuel Fitness elliptical machines currently range from $ 600.99 to
$ 899.99. In addition, free shipping is included with the purchase of any elliptical machine.
Fuel Fitness elliptical machines can also be
found through various other online marketers. In addition, as previously mentioned, physical retailers like Dick's Sporting Goods also carry the Fuel Fitness line of elliptical machines.
Summary
Fuel Fitness has made a name for itself within
the fitness equipment industry as a manufacturer of middle-of-the-road cardiovascular equipment that is well-constructed and extremely reasonably priced. The Fuel Fitness elliptical machines fall into this category and are a solid choice for individuals looking for an elliptical machine that will perform under moderate use conditions.
Fuel Fitness elliptical machines are constructed with several user features and options, utilize solid technology, and include a reasonable warranty. For individuals that are looking for an elliptical machine that is affordably priced, yet sturdily constructed, Fuel Fitness is well worth considering.
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