The Octane Q37 Elliptical Trainer: An Awesome Machine

Riding the Octane Q37 Elliptical Trainer, you get a maximized total body workout on one of the most bio-mechanically correct machines on the market. From the close pedal spacing and comfortable stride length, to the pedal articulation and fluid ride, this trainer offers an exercise experience few competitors can match.

What You Get

The Octane Q37 Elliptical Trainer has cool ergonomic features such as the QuadLink Drive, an easy 4" step-up height, oversized pedals, and a narrow 1.8" pedal stance that is far less stressful on the hips and knees than other elliptical trainers. Its on-the-fly programming include Presets (Manual, Random, Interval), plus Heart Rate Controlled, Goals, Cross-Circuit, and Workout Enhancers.

The full list of specs on the Octane Q37 includes:

• Eddy Current Resistance - 20 levels
• 10 Workout Programs
• SmartLink technology
• 20.5" stride length
• 1.8" Pedal Spacing
• Front drive action
• Wireless & Contact Heart Rate
• Upper Body Arms
• Transport Wheels
• 300 lb. user weight capacity
• Warranty - lifetime frame; 5 years parts; 1 year labor

The Word on the Street

The enhanced programs such as the X-Mode, GluteKicker, and ArmBlaster, are first rate, but buyers need to be aware that Octane’s models offer the same value with slightly different features. They have many if not all of the same internal components. You can save a ton of money by purchasing the less expensive Q35 or Q35e, over the Q37ce, which comes with the contact heart rate feature and not much more.

Consumers who have submitted their own Octane elliptical reviews write that the Q37 has a liquid smooth motion and a marvelous ergonomic ride. Unfortunately, user experience was either hit or miss with these units: they got a solid workout machine they love, or they got a lemon of an elliptical trainer with problems such as squeaking wheels (these models have to be constantly greased for the wheels to ride quietly), or issues with the Q37ce’s console computer. Consumers who pay more than $3000 for a piece of fitness equipment expect better quality than what they’ve received with these home machines.

Our Thoughts on the Q37 Elliptical

The components and design are quality features, but the mark-up on the Q37 is high. Despite the fact that consumer publications have been giving Octane elliptical trainers Best Buy distinctions for the past three years (first place, yes, but still barely beating out Precor and Vision Fitness machines), we have some reservations about Octane’s home products line. At $2,899, the Octane Q37 elliptical trainer is difficult to recommend. If you are looking for a superior elliptical that delivers value as well as a monster butt-kicking cardio workout, do yourself a favor and compare the Octane Q37 to a Star Trac, Tunturi, LifeFitness, or a Precor machine.

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