Pro Fitness CT100 Cross Trainer

It's hard going

There was a lot to assemble, and instructions not quite so clear at times. I agree with a previous reviewer that the tension hook was difficult to connect and now all the tensions to me seem quite stiff. I would normally do 20 mins plus easily on a cross trainer at the gym but with this one on any setting I can barely do a couple of minutes without feeling exhausted and my heart pounding, it feels a hard push and it does sound creaky so unfortunately I don't enjoy using it, I can only do short interval bursts of it then have to do other exercise alongside instead. its too much faff now to un-assemble it and to try to send it back. plus I've tried to oil parts to ease the creaky noises. Also foot plates wouldn't be very good for say a larger big footed person as I'm a size 7 and they just about fit in width etc. I'm disappointed I can't use it for a longer session as I wanted. Its just so stiff.

Linds, 45 - 54

Practical but noisy

Bought this when I moved into a new area and needed something to keep me active at home whilst I was looking for a local gym to join. It arrived in 2 parts split over two boxes and the delivery staff were lovely. First time they popped by they forgot one of the boxes but were so apologetic and immediately made sure the 2nd box was delivered same day within a few hours even though I'm a bit more remote. Assembly was very straightforward and with a easy to follow instruction booklet and came with tools to do so so you don't need your own. Once assembled I found it was great for size and moved smoothly and fit nicely in the dining room. Sadly after using it 3-4 times a week after a few weeks it began to squeaky and creak really loudly, enough I could hear it over my own headphones playing music. I thought it needed more of the grease it came with in the moving bar joints but actually it was the washers against the metal framework. When I removed the bolts/washers it stopped making so much noise but then wouldn't be as safe to use. I found adding my own cut out felt padding between the bolts and the washers and metalwork really helped to fix this. But over time it will creak with use as is a given. Overall happy with this purchase and would recommend argos gym equipment if you're unable to get set up straight away at a proper gym. I used to also own the foldaway exercise bike but I have now since found a decent gym so will be gifting these to my in laws.

IFoundALocalGymEventually, 25 - 34, Suffolk

Cross Trainer

I could no longer afford the gym, this was my most favourite to go on at the gym. So I purchased this and from the start it squeeks and makes so much noise. I tried putting on WD40, but made no different. Its so stiff to use, even on lowest setting, that I cant even do 10 minutes on it.

Maria24, 45 - 54, Dagenham, Greater London, UK

Great exerciser

I wanted an exercise machine for an all body workout that goes easy on my joints. This is really good as it does just that. It's not a running or walking machine, it doesn't feel natural enough, but I feel its built toned muscle & strength even after 2 weeks. Build is good & stable and doesn't take up too much room. Monitor distance is no good so I just use the timer, which is fine

JonBoy, 45 - 54, East Yorkshire

Really good quality easy to assemble

Bought last month for my partner great quality and easy to assemble

INGLISEYE, 45 - 54, Alnwick

Bit wobbly!

Instructions were not particularly clear, attaching the tension hook was very difficult. Once constructed despite adjusting the ‘legs’ the cross trainer was wobbly, returned for a refund.

ray, 25 - 34, London

Cross Trainer

I bought this around a month ago and now it's assembled I'm fairly pleased with it. The reason I've given 3 stars is that there was a special washer missing and the missing parts customer service department quite honestly over 3 or 4 phone calls gave us the run around, and in the end admitted they couldn't help us. Luckily our local branch (Portishead) assisted us and we eventually had the washer we needed.

Kh21, 45 - 54, Bristol

Good for the price

I had a little issue with delivery with this because it comes as two boxes - one containing the feet and arms and the big box that contains everything else. Originally just the small box was delivered to me, but after a little chat with customer services, it was all resolved by the next day. I have to say, putting this together is definitely a two person job and I didn't find it easy at all, but now it's together it is perfect, just what I needed! It's got no frills but it's perfect for what I want. The movement is smooth, though the tension settings are hard to adjust, though attaching the tension cable was by far the most difficult part of the whole assembly. It would have been nice to have an in depth blow by blow video to show how to do it because the instruction pictures were clearly idealistic. Still, now it's together it is great!

Zhy, 35 - 44, Stoke On Trent

A basic cross trainer, great value for money

Despite being much cheaper than other brands, this cross trainer works very smoothly. The display gives enough information to satisfy any everyday user. I'm very happy I bought this. It uses more muscles than the exercise bike I was using and you can warm up very quickly. Useful as I have it in the garage which is cold in winter.

SteveintheDerg, 55 - 64, Northern Ireland

Great

Easy to put together, simple to use

Sarah, 45 - 54, Aberdare, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff CF44, UK