Jupiter Pilot

This is a great machine. Solid, well built and fairly easy to assemble. I highly recommend it if you want a basic elliptical that is long on quality and that has enough features to give you some basic variability in your workouts.I've been a daily runner for about 40 years and I wanted an elliptical so as to have an option for another daily workout. Run in the morning and do elliptical in the afternoon. I'm not into connectivity with phones or electronics so I just wanted a well-built unit that would last a long time. That's what the Jupiter Pilot seemed to offer and I am not disappointed in the least. I've been using it daily for over a month now and have encountered zero problems or defects with it. Some days I don't even run now, just do my elliptical twice.The unit was well packaged and I managed to assemble it myself. It was delivered to my driveway but I slipped the delivery guy $20 and he helped me get it (it weighs over 200 lbs) to my basement. From there I did it all myself, although there were a couple of steps where an extra pair of hands would have been helpful. At first glance the instructions were pretty intimidating, but I took my time and it turned out not to be too bad. Great illustrations show how to arrange bolts and washers, etc., and exactly what to do step by step. It took about 4 hours and then I was ready to rock.As far as workouts go, the Jupiter Pilot will kick your butt. Or not, if you don't want to push it. It has enough different programmed workouts to keep things interesting and each program can be set at whatever difficulty level you want. For instance, the Fat Burning program can be set up to difficulty level 8 but I run it at level 3 and get a workout that I judge to be equal to a slightly uphill long run. You can adjust difficulty levels on the fly though so if you want to change mid-workout it just takes the touch of a button to make it easier or harder. By the way, difficulty level is determined by a combination of both wheel resistance and elevation gain. You can set it so that your running "up hill" a little or a lot, or not at all, which can also be changed on the fly if you don't like where the program automatically puts it.I imagine the computer screen is pretty basic compared to some of the pricier Yowza models, but it tells me everything I need to know, like RPM, running speed, workout time remaining, distance traveled and heart rate if you grab the lower handles. It took me a few days to get comfortable with using the programs, but now it's a snap.Hope this reviews helps you with your decision.

The Jupiter Pilot is marketed by YOWZA FITNESS as an ENTRY LEVEL CROSS TRAINER ELLIPTICAL MACHINE in Cardio-Sure series.The arms move back and forth in traditional elliptical fashion. Compact size, simple electronics- that was appeal for me & why I bought.I like to cardio at home and used to running & years of ski machine but never found a home elliptical that seemed adequate enoughby my picky standards comparing commercial gym quality I'm used to. Modern times cross trainer elliptical is my new favorite way to cardio workout that's easy on my old joints, gives great upper workout too, and efficient. Never liked going to gym, now I don't have to.I've had the Jupiter Pilot 2 days now . After initial 'test drive' yesterday through paces and 40min workout today using manual modeI am basing this review on. Machine is smooth & quiet, hefty solid feel, machine weighs 167lbs. I took a chance buying this sight unseenwith few reviews to back up my decision.At 5X less the price of a commercial Precor you can have this in your home with quality 85% as good or better. Time will tell if this minibeast holds up with service, so far I am impressed with Yowza Fitness equipment Jupiter Pilot model.ProsSimple, smooth natural body motion, quiet rear driven, guts have heavy flywheel, solid frameErgo Fit articulating pedals keeps feet from going numbCompact space saver, small footprint for an elliptical 54" X23" X 64"Hefty and well planted, 167-lbs machine weight, transport wheels adequate to moveManual mode: 16 levels of resistance and 12 levels incline16" -20" stride, 0-25% incline9 Presets and 5 custom programsReverse pedal abilityStationary Hand Pulse Grips for heartrate monitorOwners Manual explains features and how to useCons: No built in fanCould have better assembly instructions besides the 16 step ILLUSTRATED PICTURES ONLYI did heavy research before buying this brand and model. Designed in USA, made in China, QUALITY MADEOf utmost importance to me was HEAVY FLYWHEEL, REAR DRIVEN, STRIDE LENGTH 20" , andPLENTY OF RESISTANCE AND INCLINE OPTIONS . budget for this was under 1K.As the 'guts' of Jupiter Pilot machine appear identical to Jupiter Plus (minus electronics) I felt good saving what would be unused by me.If I get a good 3-5yrs use from this baby will consider money well spent.