Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 Review

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Have you been looking for an exercise equipment that doesn’t take up much space at home, but still provides you with a pretty good workout? The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 features 8 different magnetic tension levels you can easily switch between and build up on. And while it may not have the best weight capacity or the longest stride length, if you are within the height and weight range, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 offers you an easy using experience for working out on both your upper and lower body whilst also keeping track of required data through the LCD display. If you want another way to track your daily workout, you should also look at how the Activ5 lets you exercise anywhere.

So, what features rank the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 among one of the best exercise equipment? Let’s find out

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Why We Like It – Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905

An elliptical machine with magnetic tensions allowing you to work on both your upper body and lower body simultaneously, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 comes at a very affordable price. It features an easy to use dial for adjusting the resistance and along with the simple but clear LCD display you can see all the data you may need with great accuracy thanks to the heartbeat monitoring sensors on the handlebars. And coming in a compact design it may just make for the perfect home exercise equipment for you.

Pros
  • 8 easy to adjust magnetic tension levels
  • Clear LCD monitor
  • 2 sets of handlebars for varied exercises
Cons
  • Not the most weight capacity
  • Stride length is too short for taller people

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Performance

Starting off with the magnetic resistance offered by the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 magnetic elliptical trainer, you get 8 different tensions which you can easily adjust with the dial provided. The magnetic tension also provides the Sunny Health Fitness SF-E905 with better durability and reliability compared to other air based resistance trainers. However, the tensions are limited to a certain extent, as while they will provide a good workout for almost anyone, they aren’t the best fitness elliptical trainers for professional athletes due to the limited resistance.

Moving onto the pulse monitoring system of the Sunny Health Fitness SF-E905 Elliptical trainer, hand pulse sensors on the stationary handlebars take in heart rate readings which are then used to show you the time speed distance calories and pulse readings on the LCD display. You can choose to see a certain screen or see it in a scan mode like almost any other elliptical bike and exercise equipment.

Coming back to the handlebars, the Sunny Magnetic Elliptical Trainer comes with two sets of handlebars, one being the stationary one and the other a set of moving handlebars for a full body workout. And while this along with the large anti-slip foot pedals make working out a whole lot easier, the 220 pound weight capacity and a small stride length of 13 Inch according to the Sunny SF-E905 magnetic elliptical trainer review from many people, it proves to be a bad fit for tall people. And so, while it does work just fine without needing much, or any maintenance, this Sunny Health & Fitness Magnetic Elliptical Trainer isn’t meant for everyone. And do note that you do not get any form of reverse stride capability in the SF-E905.

Design

Measuring to have dimensions of 37.8” L x 26.6” W x 60” H and weighing about 68 lbs, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 is a pretty compact exercise equipment despite not being foldable. And along with the wheels on the front the Sunny Elliptical SF-E905 Trainer can easily be moved whenever you want to move it. It even has a pretty solid build with the single unit steel frame and is durable despite the low price.

As for setting it up, the SF-E905 comes with all the tools and parts you may need to assemble it, and following the pretty clear instructions you can set it up by yourself within 1 and 2 hours. However, do note that as there are some heavy parts that need to be moved and adjusted, having someone else to help you along with the process might be a good idea. Apart from that, with a gray paint cover, it looks pretty simple and nice for a home exercise equipment that doesn’t cost much.

Value

Priced at about $180 on amazon com, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 is a very affordable exercise equipment to have. With the solid build, easy set up process, compactness as well as the magnetic tensions it offers a whole lot despite the low price. And so, if you’re someone on a budget and looking for something to workout on every now and then, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 is a pretty great equipment with a great value.

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 Wrap Up

Offering everything ranging from a solid durable build, pulse monitors, a LCD display showing the total distance and a whole lot more, and even 8 different magnetic resistance levels to browse through, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 elliptical trainer is an affordable equipment getting one of the best review Sunny Health & Fitness products have received from customers. It is also pretty compact and can easily be moved with the provided wheels. And along with the double set of handlebars and anti-slip foot pedals, it may just make for one of the best home workout equipment you can get. Just make sure you fit in the height and weight criteria which are certainly on the smaller and lighter sides.