Stamina InMotion E1000 Compact Strider

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!

Since having a child 4 years ago, with a full-time job and commute, I no longer ever seem to have the time and/or energy to exercise. After letting out the belts a few notches, I realized I needed to do something and wanted to see if there was anything I could do while sitting at my desk all day. I found this on Amazon and, after seeing the many positive reviews, decided to give it a try. It really is an ingenious, compact but high-quality gadget. Assembly was easy. I tried it first at home in standing-up mode. Although it has a short stroke, it was easy to get used to and the action was smooth. The tension adjusts in small increments, allowing a finely tuned workout, and it is definitely enough to get your heart pumping in a short time. I have not opened it up, but it must have a large cast-iron flywheel inside. This is what makes it so smooth and such a pleasure to use. On Monday, I hauled it into work and set it up at my desk. For seated use you turn it the opposite way as for standing use. Unfortunately, it still wasn't quite low enough to use completely under the desk. My knees would have hit. But by positioning my chair a little farther away, I am able to use it while working at the computer so my knees come up just past the edge of the desk. After the first day, I found the angle wasn't quite right, so I brought in a 2x4 the next day and put it under the back stabilizer bar. That did the trick. After a week of using it, I am very happy with it. This is ideal for my purposes. I wanted a way to get some low-intensity activity over the hours I spend sitting. This is perfect. I am able to pedal away absentmindedly for several hours over the course of the day. It elevates my pulse and burns calories but I don't work up a sweat. It is very stable. It is generally very quiet and doesn't seem to bother my co-workers in cubicle land. Every once in a while it starts to chatter or squeak a little, but it goes away just as quickly. The calorie counter is likely wildly optimistic for seated use, but the stroke counter is accurate and provides a good number for comparison. I would highly recommend this for the purpose for which it was intended: a compact, easy way to work in some exercise in situations where you otherwise might not be able to. I am thrilled that I am now able to work some activity into my schedule, and I feel better already. Given that it works so well, is apparently high quality so far, and the free shipping for something this heavy (25 lbs), it seems like a good value as well. I will likely order another for my wife and possibly one for the house as well.

[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.

This is a nice piece of equipment to put under your desk as you work. I looked at some mini-cycles but their clearance was too high so they wouldn't fit. This fits nicely under my kitchen table. Some positive effects from using this are that: - it is good cardiovascularly - it is very effective when you feel fidgety in your seat - it keeps you relaxed and moving if you have to stay in your seat for extended periods of time - it does keep you warmer Note that like other mini-ellipticals, this is what you should use if you want to lose weight. It is something to complement your other exercise especially when you are pinned down. It is also very easy to assemble. Some drawbacks are that the axle can get a little loose which causes the peddle to vibrate a bit and start making a sound and a slight disruption to the motion. On the whole though, it is solid and worth it if you are trapped at a desk for extending periods of time.

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