Smooth CE 3.6 Elliptical Trainer
The Smooth CE 3.6 elliptical trainer is the upgraded version of Smooth's extremely popular and highly-rated CE 3.2 model. The CE 3.2 was a benchmark in it's price range for rear-drive elliptical trainers, and Smooth has lived up to its stellar reputation with this new version.
Smooth CE 3.6 Elliptical Trainer Features
The CE 3.6 has smooth, pivoting foot pedals that have been designed to move naturally with your foot and ankle. This helps keep the chance of numbness in your feet and toes minimal, and also keeps your lower body in alignment, so there is less chance of stress or strain on your hip, knee or ankle joints as well as your lower back.
If you want a quiet elliptical machine, then Smooth is a good brand to choose. The CE 3.6, like their other models, features roller-less technology to cut down on the noise, and also adds to the smooth, comfortable ride that these trainers give. Overall, the build quality is top notch, with construction that not only lasts, but is easy to put together yourself at home.
The LCD console is back-lit and easy to read, and gives you a wealth of information including speed, time, distance, calories, heart rate, resistance and your workout course profile. You get three target workouts, fat burning, interval, endurance, heart rate and manual programs, plus a random program that includes over 50 challenging workouts. You'll never get bored with the CE 3.6.
16 levels of resistance let you increase or decrease your intensity, depending on your goals. And the wireless heart rate monitor will automatically track your heart rate, and then adjust your intensity according to your target heart rate goals. Nothing could be easier! And what beats an iPod docking station, complete with speakers?
Value for Money
At around $1,200 or so (as of this writing), the CE 3.6 is a definite best buy, and has been rated as such by several consumer publications. The warranty is pretty good, three years for parts and two years for in-home labor. At this price point, you are definitely getting more elliptical for your money than with some other brands. Plus, like all of their machines the build is solid and sturdy, with no worries about wobbling.
Bottom Line
The Smooth CE 3.6 elliptical trainer is a great all around machine. If you're just starting on an exercise program, or have been at it for awhile, you'll find a lot to love with this equipment. And if you want even more challenging workouts, their Agile models like the 3.7 offer even more gym quality fitness right in your own home.
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