Description

The Weslo Momentum 610 Elliptical is a very inexpensive yet effective elliptical machine. It allows you to work every muscle in the body, keep up with your heart rate, and adjust the resistance to your abilities. It also will keep track of the calories that are burnt in the amount of time you are exercising, the distances you've traveled, and of course how fast you are working out.

Pros

There is nothing bigger to the Weslo Momentum 610 then the fact that you can purchase it for $159. Then of course its available at a large store like K-mart accessible to millions of people on an everyday basis. This gives many families a chance to start exercising on a regular basis, who otherwise wouldn't have paid a monthly membership fee, and also great for beginners to get a feel of how ellipticals work.

Most people will tell you that something this inexpensive would be a low quality product, but actually many households have stressed how durable the Momentum 610 actually is after substantial use. In fact one couple has taken turns three days a week for over a year and their Weslo Momentum is still going strong. This is just a hint that expensive, doesn't always mean better.

Cons

Price can be just as much of a negative in this case depending on who you are talking to, simply because you are sacrificing machine benefits for overall costs. Sure the Weslo Momentum has an EKG reader, but you place it on your thumb as opposed to having sensors on the handlebars, and several other variations that may make some feel like they are missing out on better when using this product.

The other issue is availability of the product as a whole. You have to wonder at $159 and available at a local store in many cities, how easy it will be to purchase a Weslo Momentum 610 if you want one. This could prompt several families to move towards a payment plan for a better machine.

Other Notes

In the end, it really comes down to what you are looking for in an elliptical machine and how much your budget will allow you to spend. If you are just getting started in the exercising industry and have an interest in elliptical machines, sometimes it's a good idea to get something inexpensive and get an understanding of the affect on the body it will have. In doing so, you may end up anxious to get one with more capabilities, then again you might want to try a different piece of equipment all together.