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Tunturi C35 Cross Trainer Review

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:50:08 +0000

The Tunturi C35 Elliptical Trainer is an exercise machine that has a Scandinavian design. With a small footprint and a stylish design, many are drawn to this cross trainer that comes jam-packed with extras and features. It helps you achieve your workout goal as well as motivate you to stick and complete with your workout routine.

Tunturi C35 Cross Trainer Specification:

Console: LCD display with profiles, time, number of steps, energy consumption, speed, heart rate, distance, real time clock, humidity, room temperature
Exercise modes: Constant heart rate and resistance programs
Training profiles: Eight editable pre-set profiles
Resistance system: Servomotor controlled permanent magnet brake
Length: 150 cm / 59 inches
Width: 62 cm / 24 inches
Height: 157 cm / 62 inches
Weight: 64 kg / 141 lbs.
Maximum user weight: 135 kg / 298 lbs.
Heart rate measurement: Handgrip pulse measurement

One of the most versatile crosstrainers in the market is the Tunturi C35 Elliptical Trainer. If you compare this machine with other machines that has the same price range, the versatility of the machine is the one that stands out. Because of this, you may consider it as good buy because it simply means that it can offer a wide range of users. Regardless of your size, the C35 will be able to accommodate your workout needs.

The oversized digits on the Tunturi Cross Trainer, makes the console easier to read. The console comes packed with LCD display with profiles, time, number of steps, energy consumption, speed, heart rate, distance, real time clock, humidity, room temperature. These are little details but can be a helpful tool when working out.

If you are looking for a real challenge on your workout, then the C35 might challenge you with the resistance control that is comfortable and most especially accurate. The silent electrically controlled brake is the one responsible for that extra challenge that you are looking for. This makes the machine a perfect training partner for someone who does not want to drive around town to get to the gym.

The pulse handgrips on the Tunturi C35 Cross trainer easily track your heart rate in a timely and efficient manner. This results to a safe and effective workout not only for you but for the whole family. The handlebars and the frame construction on the other hand allow multiple and different users on the machine.

The stylish design is another factor on why many are checking out on the C35. Designed by Scandinavians, it is a well constructed machine that does the entire hard job for your workout. The solid and stable frame design is something that this elliptical is proud of as it shouts high quality in every corner of it.

The brand Tunturi is not that famous and there is not so many users who gave feedbacks on this elliptical.teh availability of parts poses a great issue for this machine especially for those who are in the US or Canada. Remember, this is a Scandinavia design so the parts will be shipped from overseas.

Tunturi C35 Cross Trainer at a Glance

Pros:

Versatility
Easier to read console
Great LCD and console features
Gives extra challenging work outs
Promotes safe and effective workout
Stylish design
Well constructed machine

Cons:

Parts availability
Brand is not that famous

The Tunturi C35 Elliptical Trainer comes highly recommended by many. It is worth every penny that you will be spending on it. You can get back your investment on this machine in a stylish and comfortable way. If rated from 1 to 10, I would rate this machine as a nine.

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Tunturi C10 Elliptical Trainer Review

vladimiro — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:19:27 +0000

The Tunturi C10 Elliptical Trainer is the entry level elliptical trainer for the Tunturi elliptical trainers catalog. Even though it is small and compactly built, it has challenging programs and will be a good choice for someone that is buying one of these machines for the first time and doesn’t have much experience with elliptical trainers.

It has a smooth and low impact workout with several heart rate and resistance controlled programs, which take advantage of 16 levels of resistance. The large LCD display keeps you updated on your current status during your workout sessions with time, step rate, distance, calories burned, heart rate and target zone percentage feedbacks.

Tunturi C10 Elliptical Trainer Specifications

Max weight user- 298 pounds
Warranty- Frame and motor 15 years; electrical and other components two years; labor one year
Weight- 120 pounds
Dimensions- 60’’ L x 24’’ W x 61 H
Display- LCD display shows profiles, time, number of steps, energy consumption, speed, heart rate, distance, room temperature
Resistance- Manually adjustable permanent magnet brake

Top elliptical trainer

Currently there are hundreds of options within the elliptical trainers market, if not more, the Tunturi C10 Elliptical Trainer is one of the simplest and yet effective choices out there. It has a great variety of workout programs that will put your whole body in motion and into fitness mode within a few workout sessions.

The 16 different levels of resistance add even more variety to what you can do with the Tunturi C10 Elliptical Trainer and also the wide range of users that can take the most out of it. Even though it is an entry level elliptical trainer, it can be also a good choice for more experienced fitness enthusiasts.

It isn’t that big, the dimensions are 60’’ by 24’’ by 61’’ and weighs 120 pounds; it is sturdy and gives a comfortable ride when being used. Plus it is backed by a decent warranty that could be better, but does have 15 years on frame and motor.

It is perfect for cardio or physical training, easy and simple to use, compact and easy to move around, with handgrip heart rate sensors for a safe and effective workout. The frame is a solid light weight construction, and yet durable and sturdy. It is also compatible with Polar wireless telemetry systems.

After all, the Tunturi C10 Elliptical Trainer may be considered a top elliptical trainer that won’t disappoint anyone that buys it, but for more experience users it would be better to look over other options from Tunturi.

Tunturi C10 Elliptical Trainer at a Glance…

Pros:

Top entry level elliptical trainer
Simple and easy to use
Wide variety of programs
16 levels of resistance

Cons:

Not the best option for experienced users

If you are a newcomer to the elliptical trainers world and need to buy and easy to use and simple machine, yet with lots of options to maximize your workout sessions, then the Tunturi C10 Elliptical Trainer is a perfect match for you.

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Tunturi C30 Crosstrainer Review

vladimiro — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:16:44 +0000

Tunturi is a Scandinavian company that has eight different elliptical machines in their catalog. The Tunturi C30 Crosstrainer comes after the entry level Tunturi C10 Elliptical Trainer, it adds some features and keeps all the basic good features from the other models.

It can be hard to understand for Americans since it was built with all that is good about Scandinavian design and engineering, which may seem superficial at first sight, like providing feedback on the current time and humidity. Even so, it is easy and simple to use and can be an affordable option for a newcomer to elliptical trainers.

Tunturi C30 Crosstrainer Specifications

Max weight user- 298 pounds
Warranty- 3 year warranty
Weight- 139 pounds
Dimensions- 53’’ L x 26’’ W x 62’’ H
Display- 5.5” 2 color LCD backlit display
Resistance- Manually adjustable permanent magnet brake

Compact and basic

You can try to look for them, but most of the extras that you would find in a common elliptical trainer built by an American company have been left out and are nowhere to be seen in the Tunturi C30 Crosstrainer. It is basic and yet one of the most efficient and affordable machine that you can find, and with all the necessary features for a great workout.

Here is where the fairy tale ends, after you buy this remarkable machine there will be problems with some of the components and unusual sounds will start to come out from the Tunturi C30 Crosstrainer. Even if the warranty will cover it, since it is a great warranty for its price range, the thing is that it will be hard for you to get new parts, repair it or replace the Tunturi C30 Crosstrainer.

One little detail is that you have to be watchful about is the stride length that Tunturi seems to have forgotten to put on their literature about the product, either it fits everyone, which is highly doubtful and impossible, or is tiny and will be uncomfortable for most users that would try it. So, be warned and research a bit more about this detail.

So, Tunturi did built a good machine, and some of the upper level models are great compared to the Tunturi C30 Crosstrainer, the catch here is that they tried to take away all they could from this one to make it affordable and ended up ruining it in the quality side. It will eventually break and the great warranty is wasted by a poor customer service.

Tunturi C30 Crosstrainer at a Glance…

Pros:

Simple and easy to use
Basic yet effective
Good warranty

Cons:

Not the best in quality
Poor customer service

If you are willing to give it a shot and maybe you will get lucky with a reliable Tunturi C30 Crosstrainer that will last you long enough to get some return on your investment, otherwise it will be money that could have gone to a better, more reliable elliptical trainer.

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