Impulse Re500 Commercial Elliptical

Good training equipment earns its floor space, and the Impulse Re500 Commercial Elliptical is built to do exactly that. Made by Impulse Fitness, it sits in our elliptical trainers range for South African home gyms, studios and commercial floors.

In plain terms, this is a elliptical trainer intended for regular use rather than occasional. Full specifications are shown on this page and in the product images.

Ideal for

Think home gyms wanting one machine to cover cardio, and low-impact cardio for joints that will not take running. Those are the situations where this piece makes the most sense.

Before you install it

Check the floor is level and suitable for the load, and leave working clearance around the equipment.

Choosing the right one

Check what is included in the box, and whether accessories are needed to get it working the way you want.

Priced at R39 655, it is the 5th of 8 elliptical trainers we list (R13 388 to R68 950). Worth comparing before you settle.

Keep it clean and check fixings periodically. Most equipment failures start as something loose rather than something broken.

On how much cardio is actually worth aiming for each week, the World Health Organization physical activity guidelines are a sensible, independent starting point.

At a glance

• Brand: Impulse Fitness
• Category: Elliptical Trainers
• SKU: RE500
• Condition: new unless the listing states otherwise

Browsing options? Cardio, Elliptical Trainers, Treadmills and Gym Flooring are the categories most people compare this against.

Commercial and home equipment differ mainly in duty cycle — how many hours a day the frame, bearings and upholstery are designed to take. Equipment built for occasional use will usually survive a home routine comfortably but will not last on a busy floor, and the difference shows in the parts you cannot see rather than the finish.

Happy to help you compare the Impulse Re500 Commercial Elliptical against the alternatives, or check it will go through your door. Just ask.