Stamina Inmotion Compact Strider Foot Exercise Machine - Under Desk Elliptical - Standing or Seated Elliptical Fitness Equipment

Like so many before me, I bought a piece of fitness equipment and I hardly use it. Sigh. That's part of the reason I didn't want to invest too much in my first in-home fitness equipment, so I'm glad I bought this for under $100. I've had it for many months, and I've got nothing against this machine. It works the way it's described, and when I do use it I really like it so I wouldn't sell it - I expect I'll use it again in the future. It really is just like an elliptical trainer minus the handles or console. The stride isn't as large as a gym's machine, so I don't think a very tall person would like this as much as I do (I'm 5'5"). I've mostly used it standing up, and you can get yourself a bit dizzy if you're not used to it so I recommend you place it within arm's reach of a wall. Or you can plan to use it while holding on to something if you prefer. I like to touch the wall when getting on/off but I can use it easily without support otherwise. The seated style of using it - which is what I was most interested in since I sit at my home office desk all day - didn't work out for me. I can't lift my legs high enough when it's under my desk so for a while I kept it beside my desk so I could swivel in my chair towards it and use it unobstructed. After a couple of weeks I had to move it though. There's just not enough room in my office for a large machine on the floor next to my chair all day. If you're using it while seated be sure to familiarize yourself with the machine - read the manual - so you understand it has to face one way for standing and the opposite way for seated use. If you hope to fit it under a desk, you'll probably need a writing desk without any drawers or a keyhole desk with plenty of legroom. In other words, you need height to move your legs properly. If you just sit in a chair and use it (facing the right way) it'll be fine. It offers resistance control, but of course, this is hard to adjust since it's on the machine and I'm standing 5+ feet above it. So I found a setting that makes it challenging but not too much, and I just leave it there. I pay attention to the display to track time or number of strides. Again, it's far away and in the wrong lighting I can't really see it. But you can always just use a clock in the room or a watch to track your time using it. It's heavy for me so I wouldn't want to move it around on a daily basis. It's better if you find a good place to use to it regularly. But if you lift it by the T-bar handle support, it's not hard to move, especially if you're someone stronger than me. This is a sturdy quality machine for way less than a regular elliptical trainer would cost. And it takes up way less room too. I'd recommend this to someone buying their first piece of home fitness equipment, someone who has very little space or someone older or disabled who would use a seated machine anyway (like a recumbent bike) because you can save lots of space and money buying this instead. I think it would also make a fine addition to a home gym that already has a treadmill and weight bench and you want cardio variety but don't have room for another large machine. As another reviewer said, the lack of handles or console forces you to pay attention to your workout and engage your core. I don't know if a major gym rat would be impressed. I think it's better for the low-mid range fitness enthusiast, not the marathoners and weekend warriors. But I'm in the low group these days, so what do I know? ;) If/when I buy a new desk or rearrange my office I'll try it again as a seated trainer - moving your legs on this thing while seated has got to be better than sitting still, right? In the meantime, I'll try to get re-inspired to use it as a standing machine more often.

I bought this mini-elliptical after reading all the reviews on this and other similar products. I bought this item for three main reasons: 1 - Low price 2 - Small size 3 - Portability I like the elliptical movement because I have bad ankles, and treadmills and steppers hurt me after a short time working out. I don't have room for a full-size elliptical machine in my house, and this turned out to be the perfect size. Plus, it's small size made it easy to move around the house to be where I wanted to use it. I like to work out while watching TV to keep my mind elsewhere and work out longer, and I can pull this machine (about 25lbs) in front of the TV in the living room to watch TV with family (yes, they laugh at me, but it's worth it), and then pull in front of my bed in the bedroom to watch a chick flick that no one else wants to watch. I even put my elliptical in front of my computer to watch Netflix movies online! It's easy to carry around. Another great thing is that, because it's small, it is MUCH cheaper than a regular elliptical machine so, even it it only lasts a year or two, I can buy another one and still have not even come close to half the money I would have spent on a regular machine. Sure, it doesn't have the arm movement, but I find that no handles makes me work my core by staying balanced (really not very difficult, haven't ever fallen in the 2 months I've had it), and I can even carry small weights to really work my arms while I'm doing the cardio workout of the elliptical. I like the computer that tells you how long you've worked out, how many steps you've taken, and how many calories you've burned. Simple and straightforward. Another great feature: it's incredibly quiet to use! The best thing about this is that it is easy to stay motivated, because I can watch TV anywhere and still use it, and I don't have to go outside in the hot California sun to work out! It's really a great machine, and a real value for the money. I used Super Saver Shipping to get mine, so I get a great workout several times a week for the price of a couple of months at the gym and without the hassle of driving somewhere just to work out. I love it, and recommend it to anyone that wants to get in shape!

I've had my elliptical for a little over a month, and I don't think a day's gone by that it hasn't gotten at least an hour of use in our household. Most days, it sees around 2-3 hours of use. We primarily use it while seated, but my partner has put in several hours on it standing. We each weigh ~140-150 lbs. Pros: Easy set-up, operates smoothly, has a really good range of tension. You don't really feel like you're working out while using it seated, but after the first 10 or so minutes, you start to get sweaty, and if you don't stretch after using it, you'll KNOW about it the next day. I was surprised to feel it in my abdominals -- it really is working your core as well as your legs. It's relatively quiet, it's light enough that we can move it around the house to use it in different spots, and as long as you've got your core engaged, it doesn't move your upper body very much, meaning that you can easily type, play video games, etc. while using it. Hand-writing while using it is trickier; it'll make your script look like you're writing on a turbulent aircraft, but it's still doable. Cons: It does make noise after a while. Ours started to squeak, scrub, and rumble after maybe 10 hours of use. It isn't the end of the world, and the noise isn't awful -- my partner uses the elliptical while she's on conference calls with work, and her colleagues have reported that they can't hear it -- but it's not like that when you first start using it. It's near silent at the start. Overall: I like this thing because it helps me hit my step goal each day without getting in the way of watching movies or playing video games. My partner has sworn undying love to it and uses it whenever she gets the chance. If you want a heck of a workout, use it standing. Your quads will scream at you, and you'll get your abs in on the screaming when you hit the point that you really do need something to share the burden with your quads. If you want more of an endurance training long-term sort of workout, use it seated, and mind your posture. Sit up straight and watch your abs and hamstrings and quads all come together to let you know they're there. Absolutely recommended. This is a great little machine at a great price.

4/19/17: Up front, I must say that I've only had this device for three days. That said, I've been very satisfied thus far. I will be sure to provide an update down the line for its longevity and function. I've commented elsewhere, but I will provide all the details of my experience thus far here. Background: I'm a 42 year old 6' 3" male, weighing over 300 lbs. I am Diabetic, and have nerve pain in my feet (neuropathy), suffer from planar fasciitis pain due to a high arc in my feet, and extreme tightness in my calf and leg muscles. I bought this device for two purposes: 1) As a segue to exercise (I haven't had a good workout regiment in decades). 2) Increase circulation in my legs and hopefully improve the tension and stress in my feet. Positives: This thing is super easy to use. You simply sit and pedal (or "stride" as the proper term would be), and adjust the tension to your liking. If you stride slowly, you can go for a very long period without much impact to your breathing. A faster pace will allow you to feel more of the exercise after about 5 minutes, and gain a nice heat. Crank up the tension and speed and you will certainly break a sweat! However, I'm at work, so I'm not looking to be huffing and puffing in my cubicle to the fear of those around me, so I maintain and low-to-mid tension and only a moderate pace. Negatives: My height (6' 3") and under desk clearance (28") do not allow me to use this directly below my computer. I have to put it off to the side of my U-shaped desk and consciously use it as a separate operation. I can still get some work done via use of my mouse, but typing on the keyboard is not convenient. That said, I cannot hold the device accountable for this setback however, because in bringing it to work, several other people have tried it out, and those shorter than I (mostly the ladies here) are able to use it perfectly fine without their knees getting close to the underside of the desk (we all have the exact same desks). Unknowns (further observation and research required): The foot pedals may be too large and at an odd angle. They allow for my size 13 feet to rest on them very nicely, with room to spare. However, I notice that while striding my feet tend to slide forward on the pedals, and soon my toes are pressing against the front lip of the pedal. In turn, this cause me to start "tapping" my toes on the forward stride and creates a rhythmic sound that I don't want chattering through the office. I don't know if my posture is correct or not, but I want to use this and not have to adjust my chair. After all, it took me some time to get the chair adjusted to my exact desired sitting position, and I sit in this thing for upwards of 8+ hours a day, so I'm not changing that now. What I've tried so far is to bring in two dish towels and rolled them up and placed them at the front of the pedal for a duel purpose padding and sound absorber. Since my feet are large enough to reach them, my toes rest on the towels and they keep my feet from sliding forward. The angle of a persons legs and position in a chair suggested in the owners manual seems uncomfortable and incorrect in my opinion. In order to not strain my feet from pointing forward like a ballerina, I sit more forward and above the device than the instructions suggest. I will continue to monitor and adjust my position as best I can. The readouts on the digital display may be way off. I want to track my progress via the number of steps that I'm doing, as that is a more universal measurement that all people of the exercise world understand. Therefore, tracking the # of strides doesn't help me (unless I can figure out a proper conversion method). The time spent on the device doesn't matter to me because I am not trying for time as much as distance. The calorie count does not seem (thus far) to be accurate for me, and in their defense the company states that it is a guesstimated number. Finally the distance count would be the best indication of steps for me, as a simple 2000 steps = 1 mile conversion is applicable. HOWEVER, when using my phone's step tracker (keeping it on my leg to sense the movement) and comparing it to the readout of the dial, there seems to be a HUGE difference in distance traveled. After striding continuously for 1000 steps on my phone, the phone tracked the distance as 0.43 miles. The device said I went 3.3 miles. I know that there are different conversions for various devices, and perhaps I don't have my phone set to the proper type of equipment I'm using, but that is a big difference. I should also say that my phone is finicky with it's tracking. Since I'm sitting down and not moving my arms, if I hold the phone, or move it from my leg at all, it stops counting steps, or skips forward after long pause, but for less steps than I feel I just took - hence why this is also under "unknown". Further research and study is needed. Another possible issue will be the position of the wheels that roll on the plate. Mine are slightly off center from each other, with one riding closer to the edge of the baseplate than the other - and the base plate does not have much give when loosened and retightened to even them up. Others have reported that they continued to slip to the side on their machine, so I will monitor the development of this issue as well on mine. Thank you if you've read this far into my ramblings. I am very excited about this machine and I truly do hope that it helps me in more ways than one! I will update my findings down the line here after about a month in.

My boss tasked me with finding a way for our office, almost all cube dwellers, more active and engaged in a healthier life, but of course we still have to work. I found this, and so far I could not be happier with it. It fits under my desk, and in the four days I have tried it, I have already done over 50 miles. The first day I did 17! If you put your feet on the pedals, you just automatically end up moving your feet - the movement is addictive. You pretty much totally forget you are moving. It is totally silent, and your upper body moves very little (a coworker says my chair does a small "wiggle, wiggle, wiggle). I talked to several people stopping at my desk, and they had no idea that my feet were pedaling away. And yes, you can work up a decent little sweat if you are really going at it. On mid-level resistance, my legs got tired and I can definitely feel the muscles have worked, but I am not sore at all. Likewise, even with the limited movement, I can feel that my abdominal muscales engaged as well. So now the word is spreading in the office, and everyone is coming around to try it and almost everyone wants one under their desks too. I wish I was getting commission on all of these I have probably sold people on this week! When you sit for 8-9 hours a day, any movement is better than none by far. I love that you can stand on it as well it you want to tug it out and move upright for a few minutes, which really engages the core muscles and the rear end. For less than $100 this thing cannot be beat. There ARE a couple of negatives and things I would change. I haven't even looked at the monitor. We wear Pebbles for a work sponsored fitness program which tracks our movement and we get rewarded with a small amount of money when we reach goal so I have used the app for that for tracking. To check it on the machine would mean needing a flashlight and climbing under my desk to see it. It feels a LOT heavier than the stated weight, and is cumbersome to move, even slightly. There is no handle. How I wish it had a simple handle built into the top and wheels to make it easier to move! It is solid, heavy and cumbersome. Other than those two small weak points, the machine is awesome. My desk is 28 inches high, and it works fine with absolutely no room to spare. Anything lower than 28, and it won't work. We've tried it on lower desks in the office, and legs hit the bottom of the desks. We are then suggesting the FitDesk Under-Desk Elliptical to people. It says it will work with desks as low as 25". We are getting one of those for the office tomorrow, so we'll see. It is quite a bit more at $169, but it has features this one doesn't that some people might like, and it has the two features fixed that I don't like about this one.....wheels to move it with, a handle, and a readout you can place on your desk. But you cannot use the FitDesk one while standing, so its a trade off. I love this thing so much I'm considering buying a FitDesk Under-Desk Elliptical (for the reasons stated above) for work and bringing this one back home where I can use it in my home office/workout room. I seriously enjoy using it that much. I figure if it lasts a year that will be awesome. For how much it is giving me for less than $100, I'd buy one every year if I needed to.

My wife and I actually really like this elliptical. It is perfect for our little apartment, it is compact and relatively light weight so we can store it under a desk or out of the way if we have to. It is a bit of an awkward stride for the taller among us, and it takes some balance (so the first time using it, it might be useful to have it near something to hang on to), but when you get used to it it works quite well. The step counter is nice, although the calorie count and distance can't be calibrated, so they don't really represent much. It was easy to put together (there are about 8 bolts), and you can easily put it somewhere, such as in front of a television, to make exercising that much easier to manage. Sounds great, so why the three stars? Well, this is our 4th one of these in 2 years 2 months. They simply don't last. The first started making squeaking noises after about a week, and within a second week began to generate a strong resistance (without adjusting the resistance). It also began to smell like burning rubber. At this point it became less usable and we had to return it. The second one lasted us two years. It eventually took on a bit of a wobble and squeak, but kept working nearly every day for two years. Eventually it began to seize up. Around this time the battery in the step counter died. The unit finally started spitting out black rubber chunks and seized up for good. Since this one was two years past being returnable, I tried to open it up, maybe I could fix it or order a new belt. Unfortunately this is not particularly easy to do. Ease of assembly means most of it is pre-built for you, and as such doesn't really need to be opened for maintenance or repair. "Well, it wasn't too expensive, and it did last two years, so lets get another one," we thought. Unfortunately the story of the third one was identical to that of the first, and was also returned. Now we have the fourth, and so far so good. Long story short: it works well when it works. If you can handle the frustration of returning 50% of them, it is very much so worth getting.

I love my little elliptical. For several years prior to this purchase, I have been unable to exercise (cardio) in more traditional ways due to an old back injury, compounded by being overweight and years of CNA work, moving and lifting (sometimes heavy or combative) people. Now my body has had enough and has let me know! I love exercising, but it is a struggle to just be able to walk through large stores anymore without my back locking up and spasming, forcing me to have to sit. I had tried doing other things like finding 'sitting' workouts on DVD for people in my situation, but there aren't a lot out there and I have had to modify traditional workouts and get really creative. BUT, with some Christmas money I got this last holiday season, I was able to purchase this elliptical stepper! It's been just short of three months and using this elliptical has drastically changed parts of my life. I am now able to sit and do EFFECTIVE exercise, without pain! It feels really good to be able to work hard and not have to worry about standing, spasming, or hurting my back while I exercise. This is a pretty tame piece of equipment for more able-bodied folk, but for me, it has been wonderful. In the last 11 weeks, I have lost 25 lbs and have gained a lot better mobility and balance. I started small in the first weeks, doing five to ten miles per sitting. Last week (in one week), I was able to pedal a total over 76 miles! It is pushing my limits and has made some future goals which previously seemed unreachable feel a lot more possible. I have a lot further to go, but I feel better knowing that I don't have to leave my house or join a gym where I can only use a few machines; I don't need to do anything more than pull up a chair in my living room, turn on music or a movie, and consciously and intentionally work toward push myself forward. Like any other tool, it is how you use it. It has a dial that you can use to adjust the resistance. You can 'coast' and just lightly pedal, though you are not out in nature (unless you like to take this machine outside), getting to enjoy the benefits of a real bike taking you somewhere. If you are wanting an effective workout for improving your health, endurance, and strength, you can adjust the resistance and pedal hard enough that you are raising your heart rate and burning calories! For every five miles, the elliptical estimates that you burn around 200 calories. And if this is your main means of exercise like it currently is for me, I suggest you invest in light weights or resistance bands, so that you can also work out and tone your upper body, too. I also like it because my husband works at a library and goes to grad school and when he comes home, he doesn't really want to work out because he moves books all day or has been hunched over a computer screen writing papers. But I have found that in the times here and there he is able to play video games (he plays multi-player games online with old friends who live across the country), he gets on my elliptical and it has helped him some too to be more active. So the time he is playing online and interacting with friends is even more gratifying and well-spent! Which makes me a happy wife! *My only minimal complaint at this time is that sometimes the elliptical will randomly start to squeak or feel a little more than the set resistance. But then it goes away, which seems weird. I have never stood or beared weight on it more than sitting in a chair and resting the weight of my legs/feet. I love this machine and if this is a simple fix, like tightening something or oiling something, I would love to know! I would recommend this machine to anyone at any level of fitness. This was made for people who sit at a desk all day long, so they can pedal under their desk, which makes this perfect for a variety of people and their needs. It may be super beneficial for elderly people who aren't able to live at their previous level of activity due to health challenges (nursing homes or homebound) and they could just sit and do the simple act of pedaling; keeping them busy doing something that benefits their health and strength. Or even if you are just a young person who loves a lot of Netflix and could stand to improve your physicality with a tiny bit of effort while you 'chill'....maybe get side-by-side ellipticals for you and a friend to 'Netflix and pedal' together....however you choose to keep the romance alive... Anyway. Fantastic machine. I can't rave about it enough. When the one I have someday wears out, hopefully before my legs do, I will be purchasing a replacement. It has become a place of happiness, self-care, and accomplishment. And who knew you could get ALL THAT delivered to your door for under $90 with Amazon Prime? What a fabulous, practical, and economical life we lead.

Since there are so many reviews on this product out there already, I'm going to do my best to make this review as useful as possible for those who have run into problems or think they may potentially run into problems with this machine before purchasing. All the major parts of the machine come pre-assembled out of the box so setting up the Elliptical is easy. The problem with having a pre-assembled machine however is that you don't get to see all the little components that make all the major parts up - and this can be problematic when you need to repair it. The manual that comes with the E1000 is invaluable since there is a piece-by-piece diagram to refer to should you need to order replacement parts. However, since there is no guide to actually assemble the device in its entirety, you're going to need someone a little mechanically inclined to open things up and fix them should the need arise. My wife and I have used the machine religiously every day since we got it back in May (great results too). We have had a few parts fail on us that we believe are exactly the same problems others have experienced in their negative reviews. By identifying these problems and then fixing them when they come up, you should be able to make your machine like new the day you got it - if not even better than before. 4 parts that you guys should be familiar with very quickly are... #08 - C-Ring #31 - Large Washer (16.3 x 24mm) #32 - Pedal Arm bushing #36 - Roller The first 3 parts are all related to one another as they all go on the Left or Right Pedal Arms. The Pedal Arm Bushings (#32) get worn over time VERY quickly if you use the machine a lot. Since we used our machines every day for at least 2 hours, it was only a couple of months in before ours wore out and the pedal arms started to wobble. Finally the day came when we were exercising and we heard a loud metal CLANK followed by a ricochet sound of the C-Ring (#08) and Larger Washer (#31) go flying out into the great void never to be seen again. On further inspection of the now collapsed pedal arm, we saw that the Bushings were so worn out they had started to grind up against the pole itself and leave black dust everywhere on the bottom of the machine. We were relieved that the wobble of the arms was related to this little part and not the arms itself - since at this point we were getting ready to call it a total loss once the arms completely failed. When we got our replacement parts from Stamina and changed out the new Bushings, the arms felt stable again and all was well like new. The Roller wheel (#36) attached to each pedal arm is also prone to wearing down. If you were one of the unlucky ones to get a gray colored wheel with your machine, then these will break down very quickly compared to the black ones you should of gotten. These wheels are no different than in-line skate wheels you find for roller-skates - so you need the ones with a proper bearing load rated in ABEC. On one of our machines, the pair of roller wheels we got were ABEC 5 bearings, while another pair were ABEC 7 bearings. So if you noticed any strange sounds coming from your wheels like high-pitched squeaking or rough sanding - chances are your bearings in the roller wheel are about to give out. Even with the above problems, keep in mind that the price we paid for the E1000 was under $100 each, and it's really a great compact machine to work on compared to your simple stepper. As long as you keep an eye on things when they're about to go bad and fix them, you should be really happy with the E1000. UPDATE: May 07 2012 At last, our machines have finally broken beyond repair. The main cranks on both units (#68 in the parts manual) have fractured and cracked. The reason this happens is due to the strain on the metal after excessive heat and force day after day wears down the hinge connecting the pedals to the crank. For what it's worth, we liked the unit while it lasted. We got results out of it, it was compact, we used it religiously since the day we got it back in November 2011 and although we did have to make it go under regular maintenance - it wasn't a huge hassle to fix the minor things. Shame it wasn't built to last (complete failure not even up to a year), but you get what you pay for.

Update (Mar 10, 2021): Still a good machine, no cranking sound, running smooth. Just a quick note if you consider adding a cadence sensor. I installed a Magene S3+ sensor to pair with my Oculus Quest for VzFit. The Magene is quite low profile, but since the clearance is narrow, it barely fits. You need to find a good spot for it so it does not rub as much AND to be detected properly. So at the end it works with the sensor but it makes a rubbing sound. That's one thing to consider if you are thinking of installing a sensor) If you are younger and very active, you probably will find this boring and useless. This equipment is good for: - older folks - people with temporary or permanently limited range of movement - people who work at desk a lot I bought it for my parents in their 70s to keep them moving. They recently retired, and with the pandemic + winter weather, they tend to sit a lot playing games on the tablet (yes as we get older we turn back into kids again!). They do play VR games (!) which work on their upper body. This machine on the other hand will work on their lower body and core. It is rather heavy when fully assembled, so pick a place to put it together and leave it there. Carrying it around is possible but not fun. Assembly manual is reasonably easy and understandable. I put it together myself in less than 30 mins. All parts including screws and L-wrench are included. One thing I have not figured out yet is the counter seems to be upside down. There must be a way to turn it? lol (Update: Oh! You just pulled it out, rotate it, and put it back) The counter shows exercise duration, calories, steps per minute, and total steps. One press to cycle, long press to reset. It is very quiet when in use. You can hear the whirling, but very minimal and not distracting. We can watch TV and have conversation normally and can hear each other. No squeaking sound at all that was mentioned by some reviewers. Movement is very smooth. Find the right chair with the right height or you might move awkwardly. The resistance can be adjusted with a dial. It is non-digital but I don't find it an issue. I tried standing on it. While it works, I don't recommend it to older people. Unless there is something secure to hold onto, it could be dangerous. My husband and I are enjoying it as well. I find it really works on my thighs, and if I sit right it works on the core too. After using it a while (especially after my husband as he uses a high resistance level), I do smell a bit of burning smell. Time to get some lubricant spray. Maintenance is important to keep it working.

[EDITED] re music license in the UK - see cons I will note both Pros and Cons First of all, Why did I want a compact elliptical trainer? in 2023 I had a 'knee replacement' due to arthritis. I had to wait 2 years for the operation (yeah I know NHS is fabulous but one does have to wait if going private is not an option). During my wait my doctor recommended I use a pedal exerciser (I wondered why given I was already bone-on-bone so thought this would aggravate the issue; but it did not as it kept the knee from seizing up so much - I have since learnt that for early onset of knee arthritis [which I now have in my other knee) pedal type exercisers help the existing cartilage to not wear so quickly due to encouraging cartilage molecules to the top layer [or something very similar]. So this time around my doctor gave me exercises and recommended a pedal exerciser. I did not want another that kept moving during use so something a bit more substantial was my choice; hence the stamina in motion e1000 compact elliptical. Pros A) Having researched compact elliptical exercisers on the internet for some time I noted this particular one was recommended by physiotherapists as being well made and lasting for years in a professional setting. Having arrived at my door it most certainly looked and feelt very well made B) At 25lbs weight and having both a metal pad with a softer non slip pad and two sturdy pads on the other end means the unit does not keep sliding away during use - something I had to contend with for 2 years before finishing with a compact pedal exerciser costing about a fifth of the price of this unit. The unit does not have a handle on the top but the long bar at the front is used to lift and move the unit. Carrying the unit upstairs was, I have to admit, a bit of a work out in itself (mind you, I am 70 and have Knee Arthritis - which is why I have purchased this unit in the first place) C) The unit can be used in both sitting and standing positions - I will not be using this in the standing position very much but I have the option whenever the mood takes me (being a compact elliptical it means the stride length is short and at 1m94cm[6ft4in] I found standing was not for me yet - maybe when I have toned the legs a bit I may give it another shot. D) The upper weight limit is a max of 250 pounds which is a little above 17st or 110 kilos approx - great for, I expect, the majority of senior aged people E) The MUUV app is somewhat helpful - see cons below or further clarification. In addition you can link MUUV to some smart watches, it sends data to my health area which is very helpful for me to monitor what is going on E) Easy to put together (back plate 2 bolts, front bar 2 bolts, 2 foot plates 2 screws on each). The unit comes complete with necessary tools too (thumbs up for that). It took approximately 8 mins to put together, check and slap my feet on the pedals for my first sitting work out F) The display can be turned so it can be read whilst sitting and perhaps whilst standing (since one has to 'turn around' to use the unit when standing on it; but I personally have no wish to look down whilst trying to keep my balance and would not recommend anyone else to do so). Cons A) I wanted an elliptical with an App to help with exercise routines. This unit boasts free access to muuv (which appears to be free anyway). However, the unit does NOT have bluetooth so one has to set the unit up manually on the app (it is listed so no problem there - of note so are the other coloured ones which do not show muuv on the amazon advert). HOWEVER once selected and using the default workout routine showed that they do not 'talk' to each other. This caused an issue for me in that when the coach says increase to, say, 100 steps per minute I have no way of knowing if I am actually pedaling at 100 cycles per minute unless I count for myself: OK I managed that one BUT when increasing to 140 steps per minute with a very short cycle step it was impossible to count accurately. The app also boasts playlists and radio music to choose to listen to whilst exercising - this did let me choose what I wanted to listen to but did not actually play anything - possibly this is only available in USA and not in the UK (which would have been nice to know to start with). [EDITED] Muuv did clarify that it does not hold a license to play music and podcasts in the UK, so if you like this type of think you need to set it up independently. However I can still use the coaching app to some extent which is helpful overall. This also means that muuv can be used with any compact elliptical if you wish, if your unit is not listed choose the stamina e1000 :) B) The calorie count on the stamina e1000 unit does not agree with the calorie count on the muuv app. Which is the more accurate? Anyone can take a guess on that one. The calorie counter is actually important to me since I want to blow 400 calories a day using this device. It may not be accurate on either the unit or the app but it is a measure I want to use as a baseline for my exercising. One slight disappointment I have to note is that the price dropped by nearly £20 a day or two after purchase (literally just after the unit was dispatched so I could not cancel then). I know I can send this unit back and order another at the new lower price but I will not since this was shipped directly from America and I honour my purchases as it were. All in all I am pleased with this unit and look forward to using it daily to help with not only my arthritic condition but a little bit of cardiovascular exercise as well (after a 26 minute workout going from 100 to 140 and back to 100 every minute my thighs were burning slightly, my brow was moist and my heart was exercised gently and I blew more than 400 calories according to the unit - all positives :)

Great quality, works really well and is much cheaper than its more advertised competitor.

I wondered if a small, scaled down exercise machine was worth anything. (I too have seen cast off equipment at garage sales) Working at home in a smallish apartment (10 steps from bed to office) made something like this necessary, both for my health and living space. I used to own and use a treadmill daily, and loved it... But nothing can match that, functionally. I compared some of the twist steppers and finally settled on this, because the steppers didn't seem to have a lot of range of motion or "fun" in the activity. (Yes I know, static exercise is only so much fun, but I consider ease of approachability, sustained use, simultaneous reading or TV while exercising, etc) I was surprised. This device is whisper quiet, works up a light sweat, and really smooth and comfortable to use. There is more range of motion than any stepper, and it gives your hips a bit of motion. You can use it sitting down or reclining if you are convalescing or just want to burn off some extra calories on the couch. When I say whisper quiet, I mean it. The rubber wheels are sound deadening, you make much more noise walking around. Your washer and dryer are dramatically louder than this. Your fridge is probably louder than this! I am very sensitive to making noise, and even though I live in an upstairs apartment, I would have no problem using this device at any hour day or night. The range of stride is definitely not as long as a full size elliptical, but you will get about 10" of motion out of each step. The resistance dial does not have a huge range but you don't need to set this device very high to get payback. Note that you might get friction-based squeal if you tighten it up, because it uses a belt to tension the drive wheel. Slightly annoying but still not as loud as you might think. The little computer is very basic, but as functional as you really need. It counts the steps, distance (in miles), time and estimated calories burned (I wouldn't give that last one much thought, it can't be calibrated to your weight or heart rate so it's a little bit of a guess). It's a nice motivator to do a little more (what? I can't stop at 930 steps! Let's make it an even 1000!) To my eye it appears the green, orange and black (that has a differ t number though, 55-1610) are identical devices. Get the cheapest one. The ONE con I have with this thing is that there's no handle on the top. For something like this that is fairly portable, yet that has a bit of weight to it, it should be easier to grab and shuffle from room to room.

Item is very useful & excellent