Smooth Fitness Agile DMT

If you want a high-quality elliptical and are willing to spend the money to get it, experts say the Smooth Fitness Agile DMT elliptical trainer is a solid choice. The Agile DMT is highly adjustable, featuring a stride length of 19 to 24 inches, and 12 motion levels. Other features include 20 intensity levels, preset exercise programs, a wireless heart-rate monitor and controls built-in to the moving handlebars. Reviewers say the Smooth Fitness Agile DMT provides a workout worthy of a club-quality elliptical, and it gets high marks for its stable and smooth operation. The generous warranty -- lifetime on the frame and braking system, five years on parts and electronics, and two years on labor -- is another plus. However, the elliptical's enormous weight and big price tag are significant downsides.

The Smooth Fitness Agile DMT weighs 390 pounds, making it the heaviest elliptical reviewed in this report. Its considerable heft is good for stability but also makes the elliptical trainer challenging to assemble and move. If the Smooth Fitness Agile DMT is more machine than you need, consider the Sole E35 (*Est. $1,300). The E35 is not as heavy or durable, but it gets good reviews in its price range.

TreadmillDoctor.com provides the best review of the Smooth Fitness Agile DMT. Although its comments are brief, TreadmillDoctor.com is a credible reviewer that has earned a good reputation. SNEWS also has an interesting and lengthy review based on three months of testing. Fitness-Equipment-Source.com has a good summary of features, and we found a few owner-written reviews on Amazon.com.