Smooth Elliptical Trainers Are Good But There Are Better Choices

Smooth logo Smooth ellipticals are a great choice for 3 reasons: they offer the best warranties, they will normally ship for free, and they have constant sales. Their elliptical machines tend to be on the pricey side but once you factor in the warranty, the free shipping, the sale, you’re in good shape. With Smooth you will find their ellipticals utilizing some of the latest technology like Magnetic Braking Systems and LED Displays.

As far as the warranties are concerned, Smooth says, “Our elliptical warranties include lifetime coverage for the frame and braking system and depending on the model, 3 to 5 years coverage for parts & electronics and 2 years coverage for in-home service.” I would recommend picking one of their ellipticals with the 5 year coverage on parts and electronics. 3 years is great, but you won’t get 5 years out of many elliptical manufacturers and if you’re going to go with Smooth, you might as well take advantage of them. And, you can trust them; they do a great job standing behind their warranties.

I have heard mixed reviews, however, on the quality of Smooth’s support team. It’s not uncommon to hear of less than ideal customer service from exercise equipment providers. Oftentimes it can be a real pain in the neck to connect with helpful support representative. That being said, I always recommend going straight through the manufacturer rather than through a third party site like Sears. Far more people have problems with delivery and setup with Sears and other third party stores than with the manufacturer’s themselves. So I would say customer service is probably Smooth’s weak spot.

UPDATE: Smooth Fitness has fallen off as of late, as ICON Health has been focusing much more on their better selling brands, NordicTrack and ProForm. Take a look at these companies if you are considering an elliptical for your home gym.

But again, this is an industry wide issue, so don’t let it stop you from buying a Smooth elliptical. We try to review as many ellipticals as we can, so check back often if you don’t see the model you are looking for.

If you want to see all of the latest Smooth Fitness elliptical machines check out the official manufacturer’s site. They are currently featuring 4 models ranging from $799 for the RE 11.35 to $3499 for the RE 13.95 and you can compare each one to see which machine is right for you.