Stamina Inmotion E1000 Compact Strider - Seated Elliptical with Smart Workout App - Foot Pedal Exerciser for Home Workout - Up to 250 lbs Weight Capacity
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Color: Black
Features
- Elliptical strider machine can be used while sitting or standing for a low-impact cardio session anytime, anywhere
- Adjust the tension to control the intensity of your workout; Includes access to muuv, the smart audio coaching app for fitness assistance
- Pedals can be worked in a forward or reverse direction to target different muscles and have non-slip pads for added stability during tough workouts
- Electronic monitor that displays the number of total strides, exercise time, and calories burned or scans all stats
- Constructed of solid steel materials and has a compact design that provides simple storage and transportation; Dimensions (L x W x H): 24.5 x 17 x 11.38 inches
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Sweat with Small Things Sure you want be physically fit and healthy, but finding time for a thoroughly effective cardiovascular workout is just plain difficult with your schedule. Besides, you can always get back in shape once you have enough space for a full-size elliptical machine or treadmill. Sound familiar? It's time to leave excuses behind along with any oversized clothing those excuses have earned you. The incredibly compact, portable, and affordable elliptical lets you conveniently work up a healthy sweat nearly anywhere, anytime. Efficient Cardio Results Ever wonder why elliptical machines are so often occupied at the gym? Elliptical trainer workouts are proven to burn a similar number of calories as jogging does, efficiently increasing stamina and energy while toning your hips, buttocks, thighs, and legs. Unlike jogging, however, ellipticals help you reach your fitness and weight loss goals through a low-impact routine that won't jar your back, knees, hips, or ankles. It's compact and lightweight enough to take anywhere, so you can fit your cardio workout into your daily schedule with no problem. With non-slip pedals that hold your feet in place without a second thought, you can enjoy the low-impact, joint-friendly exercise while your mind is focused on work. Use the E1000 Compact Strider at home or at the office, and when you're finished, you can store it out of sight and out of the way - under your desk or in the closet. The Stamina® InMotion® E1000 Compact Strider eliminates any "reason" to procrastinate about the health of your body and mind. The Stamina® InMotion® E1000 Compact Strider offers the all results without the endless membership fees, crowds, and hassle of driving to the gym. Always-Available Cardio Workout The Stamina® InMotion® E1000 Compact Strider is designed for easy portability and complete convenience.
Model Name: Stamina InMotion Elliptical Trainer
Brand: Stamina
Color: Black
Product Dimensions: 17"D x 12"W x 24.5"H
Material: Alloy Steel
Model Name: Stamina InMotion Elliptical Trainer
Brand: Stamina
Color: Black
Product Dimensions: 17"D x 12"W x 24.5"H
Material: Alloy Steel
Maximum Weight Recommendation: 250 Pounds
Maximum Stride Length: 11.38 Inches
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 20.6 x 13.1 x 12.4 inches
Package Weight: 30 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 17 x 12 x 24.5 inches
Brand Name: Stamina
Warranty Description: Manufacturer warranty 1-year warranty
Suggested Users: Unisex-adult
Number of Items: 2
Manufacturer: Stamina Products, Inc.
Included Components: Stamina InMotion Elliptical Trainer, Black
Date First Available: July 27, 2023
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Color: Silver
Needless to say, with my 165-pound weight loss, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this machine, but as others have pointed out, it's not perfect, and there is certainly room for improvement in a future model. Grab a cuppa while you read about my pedaling adventures ... After decades of fluctuating between "skinny years" and "fat years," a serious bike accident in 2003 left me almost immobile with daily chronic, severe pain, limited mobility and energy - and tipping the scales at 310 lbs. I spent 5 years experimenting with different at-home exercise gadgets in search of something that I could do comfortably within my mobility and energy limitations and still burn up enough extra calories to make the scale move. Balancing ergonomics with while-you-type exercise gadgets proved challenging because of the clearance required to accommodate the circumference of most pedaling/stepping devices. The lower pedaling circumference of the Stamina portable elliptical machine allowed me to have the best of both worlds. I put it under my desk and pedaled while I worked, at a medium tension, mostly at a 5-7mph rate, off and on throughout the day (not constantly, just whenever I thought about it). I also watched TV while at my desk, so during those times when I would be watching a show or a movie and not needing to focus on work, I would increase the tension a bit and pedal faster, maybe 10-15mph. I averaged about 30 miles total each day on the machine (IMO, the mileage setting is a more meaningful gauge of progress than strides or minutes), taking into account that I spend a minimum of 10-12 hours at the computer each day. Most of the time it would take the entire day to get the 30 miles, but during my occasional "movie marathon" sessions, I could easily put in 20-25 miles per movie, and my all-time record is 75 miles in a single day (3 movies plus some computer/work time). :) The very first month I lost 8 pounds, WITHOUT CHANGING MY VERY BAD EATING HABITS AT ALL! That was the catalyst I had been waiting for, for so long, and I finally got my motivation to start focusing on my diet as well. I changed my eating habits over the next few months, gradually transitioning to mostly healthy food choices as well as paying attention to portions. After 10 months I had lost 80 pounds, and up to that point, this machine was my ONLY form of (aerobic and/or calorie-burning) exercise! This machine was a life-changer for me. When I first got it, I was living with a roommate in a loft-style cottage, and my bedroom, bathroom, and office were upstairs. My 24/7 chronic pain was so severe that I often had to go up and down the stairs sitting on my butt, because my knees couldn't handle the stress, and I got too winded if I walked up the stairs. I also couldn't stand for more than 10 minutes or walk more than a block without being in excruciating pain or feeling very winded and totally out of breath. But I could sit and pedal (and work) all day - yay! As the scale continued to move downward, my chronic pain and windedness eventually subsided enough to incorporate other exercise into my daily routine, such as lifting weights, walking (usually with walking poles, and only for a definite purpose, like doing errands), and riding my (outdoor) bike (my favorite thing in the world to do). But through it all, I continued to pedal while I sat at my desk. I also continued to tweak my eating regimen, gradually moving toward a 95% healthy, whole-food diet that is mostly an even mix (1/3-1/3-1/3) of (healthy) fats/protein/carbs (mostly low-starch carbs), with occasional "anything goes" splurges. During this whole weight loss journey (began June 2011; lost 165 pounds by June 2013), I have also gone through multiple stints where, due to various injuries, I was unable to engage in any of my usual exercises or activities. I had several falls in the snow during the harsh winter that left me with multiple injuries (including a torn rotator cuff, severely sprained ankle, and bruised knee), and I also fell down the stairs (spraining my ankle in three places), as well as fell while running on the MetroLink platform (falling full force on my knee). While waiting for my body to heal following each of these injuries, I was unable to walk (outdoors) or ride my bike, and in most cases unable to lift weights or put a lot of weight on particular body parts. But in all but one instance (the badly sprained ankle), I was still able to use my portable elliptical and continued losing or at least maintaining my weight while I healed, so it saved the day more than once! As others have pointed out, though, as WONDERFUL as it is for my purposes, it is not a perfect machine. I have had a GREAT experience with both of mine, with no problems whatsoever (I eventually got a second one to use elsewhere in the house, which I just sold, because I recently moved and don't have room for it in my new place). I have enjoyed three years of blissfully quiet operation, with no noise issues whatsoever until very recently (July 2014). However, after some exploration, I discovered it was because one of the nuts underneath the stabilizer bar had come loose, and after I tightened it, the noise went away. That being said, after all this time, if I do end up encountering noise or other operational issues which hinder its use or quiet enjoyment, rather than bother with the expense and hassle of a hit-and-miss approach to identifying and replacing parts, my personal choice would be to simply buy a new machine. That's just me. In my opinion, the $90 I spent for 3-plus years of trouble-free and quiet operation to GET MY LIFE BACK was money well spent, with no regrets, and I am happy to do it again. I will always be in love with my elliptical, and I believe it will always have a place in my health and wellness regimen! That being said, I do wish that they would design the machine in such a way that it was EASY to (1) figure out which part is having trouble and (2) take the machine apart to lube and/or replace a troublesome part. Given the fact that SO MANY people have had issues with noise or breakage, this should be obvious to the designers. I plan to write to the Stamina folks to let them know about it, and I would suggest others do the same, because customer feedback does have sway with folks who care to listen, so it's always worth a shot! RECOMMENDED FOR SITTING DOWN ONLY! After taking into consideration what so many other reviewers have said about their experiences, I think I would ONLY RECOMMEND THIS MACHINE FOR USE WHILE SITTING DOWN, because if you read through the reviews, although some of the "sitting only" folks have had issues as well, most of the folks who have the most serious issues of breakage or noise or other trouble after a short while are using it while standing. I really don't think a machine of this design, at this price point, can be expected to withstand that kind of weight and pressure over the long term - it's just not robust enough to do that. But sitting down does not put pressure on it - it's just a movement, which does cause some wear and tear, but nothing like pounding on it with 100, 150, 200 or more pounds of pressure for hours every day. Also, if you do use it sitting down, it's VERY IMPORTANT that you turn it so that the oval metal part is FACING you and the bar is farthest from you (you can pop the LED display off and turn it around so that it faces in the right direction if you do that). If not, you could risk causing a lot of pain and possible long-term injury in your ankles, because they will be flexing too much if you try to use it in a sitting-down position with the machine facing forward. Try it both ways, and you'll see the difference. One commenter pointed out that you need about a 27-28" clearance under your desk to avoid your knees hitting the top of the desk. That is pretty much correct for conventional desk arrangements, but I have found, after much tweaking, that what works better for me is to have a higher desk, with a 34-35" typing surface and a bar-height task chair. I also prefer to use the elliptical with shoes on, because I can use it at a higher tension setting that way - with my shoes off, I find I have to keep it at a lighter setting in order to be able to push off, and I don't think I get as effective a workout with too light a tension. I am 5'6" high, so I don't know how well this would work for shorter folks. Also, with the higher desk surface, I can occasionally use my computer while standing up, which is also a healthy thing to do. It's easy to create a DIY desk of this height by placing a piece of wood or old door on top of some of those 3-tier cubbies you can get from Target, Walmart, etc. I also have a non-slip grid thing that you put under rugs ($2 at the dollar store) which I put under the elliptical to keep it from slipping out of place. I have recently moved to a new apartment and once again have a temporary setup. My bar-height task chair broke, so I adapted my standard-height chair to be a little higher until I can get a proper bar-height chair, which I prefer. I also plan to get some other pieces and parts for my workstation that will work with my new decor. Meanwhile, while not the most aesthetically pleasing sight, this temporary setup does the job beautifully. I have posted 2 pics of it in the customer images section, so check that out if you're interested. NOT A FAT "TORCHER," BUT DEFINITELY A FAT "BURNER"! If you are looking for a machine that will "torch the fat" in a short amount of time, this is not going to be it. You are NOT going to be burning as many calories per hour in a sitting-down position as you would standing upright, so temper your expectations accordingly! At my typical 5mph pace, I estimate that I burn calories at roughly the same rate as a "leisure" bike ride or walk - about 150-200 calories an hour. If I'm going at a faster speed or higher tension, I am sure it's higher than that, but for purposes of calculating my daily calorie burn so that I can align it with my food intake, I always err on the side of caution and estimate in the 150-200-cal/hr range. I've actually converted my calorie-counting for the elliptical based on total mileage rather than clock time, just to make it easier, since that is all I really keep track of, being that I use it off and on throughout the day and don't keep track of my actual pedaling time. So I guesstimate that I burn approximately 30-35 calories per mile at my 5mph rate (on medium tension), and I bump that guesstimate up to 40-45 calories per mile if I'm going 10-15 mph on medium tension (which I will do if I'm watching a movie) or 50-50 calories per mile if I'm going 10-15 mph at a very high tension. Based on my weight loss-to-calorie-deficit ratio, I think I have been pretty accurate with those assumptions. So, basically, I'm burning, on average, around 1,000 EXTRA calories a day WITHOUT having to dedicate additional time to exercise or going to the gym - just doing my normal activities that I would be doing anyway. How cool is that! EVEN AT 5MPH, IT CAN STILL HELP BOOST YOUR METABOLISM! If you are looking for something to use for "dedicated," sustained, serious aerobic exercise several hours a week, this machine is not the best choice. If saving space and portability are issues, then I would suggest some other machines that can fold up and go in a closet or under a bed when not in use, but which provide a greater range of motion and calorie-burning yield. I think the best use for this machine is NOT for "dedicated exercise," but instead, for "multitasking exercise" - in other words, a way to burn calories while you're doing something else. Although it's certainly not a "calorie torcher," the machine serves a GREAT purpose if you are looking for something that can facilitate burning extra calories while in a sustained sitting position and simultaneously engaged in other activities. In addition to using it while I am at my computer, I used my second elliptical for other activities. I would slide it under the table in the kitchen or dining room during my lengthy once-a-week or once-a-month food prep sessions. So, unlike many folks who end up with swollen, aching feet after standing in the kitchen for hours, I would burn calories instead and have no aches or pains! I also created a configuration in my bedroom where I propped it on the side of my bed, with a DIY vanity setup (with large mirror) across from (the side of) my bed. I would then plop my blow dryer, curling iron, hot curlers, and makeup on my bed and sit there on the bed and pedal while I did all my morning primping. This worked great during a short stint when I decided to work as a temp outside of the house for a few months (and thus needed to primp every weekday morning), until I decided I'd had enough of temping. :) I would average about 5, sometimes 10 miles during my "primping time" and 10 to 15 miles during the food prep time. TONE WHILE YOU PEDAL! I also like to add a little extra oomph to my pedaling, so once or twice a week I will also use my Suzanne Sommers Thigh Master gadgets (I still have the originals from 35 years ago!) WHILE I AM PEDALING. I have both the original one that you squeeze IN as well as the other one that came along later that you squeeze OUT. I don't actually squeeze them in and out repeatedly (as you would typically do) while pedaling - I just place it between or around my legs and hold it into position while I pedal, for maybe half an hour, and then I'm done. I also sometimes wear my 10-pound leg weights (reduced to 8 pounds after removing two of the sandbars that were hurting my shins) at the same time, and I will keep those on while I walk around the house for a few hours each week. All of those things not only helps to burn more calories, but it adds toning at the same time. BURN FAT WHILE YOU EAT! This is one of my favorite tips for getting the most bang for your buck on multiple levels. I was excited to discover a scientific reason to actually validate the health and weight-loss benefit of what I used to see as a mere distraction. So here's the deal ... I'm sure many of you are aware of the fairly recent movement touting the benefits of "mindful eating," and one tip we hear a lot in that vein is to actually take a break and sit at a table and remove all other distractions while you eat. I totally get while that is a great idea ... for SOME folks. But I have had a very dysfunctional love-hate relationship with food for most of my 61 years. I inhale my food at warp speed, and even with my wealth of knowledge about how and what to eat for optimal health, I still struggle with portion control and eating SLOWLY so that I don't get too full too fast. Perhaps one day I will win that battle and be able to sit down at a table for 20 or 30 minutes and slowly savor and chew each bite a gazillion-billion times before swallowing. But meanwhile, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do, and I prefer my Plan B eating strategy - CREATE A DISTRACTION so that the food is a footnote rather than the main event. Enter my elliptical machine and TapTiles! A few years ago I purchased an HP Envy TouchScreen computer with Windows 8, which came with TapTiles installed. I am SO IN LOVE with and SO ADDICTED to that game! I discovered it was the PERFECT accompaniment to my meals, because it is fast-paced, requires concentration, and is timed in such a way that I have the perfect interval pace between each bite of food, and while I am definitely ENJOYING my food, I'm not solely focused on it, and not wolfing it down, which is the most important thing. And the end result is that I feel full at the appropriate time and don't overeat, which is wonderful! But on top of that, I am pedaling the entire time, usually at a faster rate than I normally go, because of the adrenaline triggered by playing the game. I do this for 15-20 minutes, until my meal is finished, and then I've had my game fix, my food fix, and some great exercise, and I'm ready to get back to work. And recently I have discovered another GREAT benefit to doing this... Last year I purchased The Sugar Blockers Diet, which I HIGHLY RECOMMEND as a tool in your weight loss arsenal. I found that it basically validated my already existing eating regimen, but with the help of the book, I made some minor tweaks to really take my weight loss/maintenance/health to another level. One of the recommendations in the book is to go for a 20-minute brisk walk IMMEDIATELY after eating, because this engages your large muscle groups and sends the message to your body to BURN the energy you have just consumed rather than store it as fat for future use. So by pedaling briskly on my elliptical while playing TapTiles as I eat my meal, I am accomplishing my ultimate goal of making my body a very efficient fat-burning machine. Yay! Of course, this diversionary setup of eating/gaming/pedaling is easily doable as a singleton, and I realize it might not be so practical if you are accustomed to eating with other family members. Social eating is its own pleasant distraction, so that serves a purpose as well and is certainly preferable to eating alone - it just doesn't burn as many calories. :) I love that I have found a no-brainer way to burn calories while I work, thereby eliminating ALL excuses for incorporating exercise into my day! Based on what we've been hearing for so many years (and are still hearing) about the need for X minutes a day or week of sustained aerobic exercise in order to lose or maintain weight, I'm guessing many people will be skeptical of how it's possible to lose weight while SITTING DOWN and PEDALING LEISURELY at a snail's pace of just 5mph. I want to first emphasize that if you ONLY put in 5 miles over the course of the day, you will not see noticeable results - remember that I'm putting in 30 miles per day, even if it takes me 10 or 12 hours to do that! The reason I get results is because I am burning more calories ALL DAY LONG by moving more than I would be if I were just sitting sedentary at my desk. Science has proven that if you sit (still) for 20 minutes, your metabolism starts to slow down. But if you move while sitting, you counteract that problem and not only burn more calories in the process, but you keep your metabolism elevated (even if only slightly) all day long. Every little bit helps! Studies have also shown that breaking up your exercise into multiple smaller increments is not only just as effective as doing it all at once, but in many cases, it can be even MORE effective, because it recharges your metabolism. Of course, it's important to remember that you can't exercise away a crappy diet laden with pizza, colas, and cookies. But if you combine this with a healthy diet, it's a win-win situation! BUT DO REMEMBER YOU STILL NEED TO GET UP OUT OF YOUR CHAIR! One final thing I do want to say about exercising while you work, though, is to point out that while this DOES, indeed, count as EXERCISE, and it's GREAT for (lower body) circulation as well, it is NOT a cure for excessive sitting. We hear a lot these days about how sitting too long or being sedentary, whether at a desk or watching TV or for any other reason, is killing us. What we don't often hear is the caveat that there are TWO reasons for that. Incorporating exercise into your sedentary activities certainly helps to address one concern in terms of exercise. But it does not address another important concern - and that is the pressure on your organs from sitting, which is also killing us. Even if you did this for every waking moment that you were sitting, you could still be destroying your organs if you sit too long. So you still need to be mindful about that and try to get up at least once every 20 minutes, even if all you do is stand and sit right back down. It's not only great for your metabolism, but it relieves the pressure on your organs. You will also find, if you use this machine a lot, that you will need to do that anyway, in order to give your legs a break and loosen them up a bit, because it's no different than any other sustained activity, such as bike riding, skating, kayaking, rowing, or other similar activities - you will feel stiff and achy if you do it for a long time without a break. So take a break periodically and shake it out! Stretching helps as well! I still have about 30 pounds to go before I reach my goal weight, and I plan to do a blog and some videos about it at that point, because I have incorporated a lot of creative and healthy ways to lose and maintain weight without having to go hungry or feel deprived or spend hours each day in the gym or doing dedicated exercise. Using this little gem of a machine is just one of numerous strategies I've employed in that process, but I credit it with a HUGE part of my weight loss success, and I am so thankful I discovered it. I literally think it saved my life, and it certainly gave me my life back in terms of quality of life, the way it used to be before the bad bike accident. There are numerous tips I plan to share about how to get the most out of using it when I get my blog going. THANK YOU, STAMINA - I love you guys! Oh, and one more thing to add to my wish list for any potential new model: I would LOVE it if you could include a REMOTE/PORTABLE digital display that I could put on my desktop, so I don't have to peak down into the dark black hole under my desk every time I want to see how far I've gone. Just sayin' :) Karen :)
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2014 by HappyNana
Color: Silver
WOW. Where to begin? First things first: I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PRODUCT. You need to know, right up front, that I'm unapologetic in my enthusiasm for the Stamina InMotion E-1000 Elliptical. I know my review is also pretty long, but you have GOT to hear about this!! I stumbled upon this item after an ad for a similar product (the "cubii" brand under-desk elliptical) came across my Facebook feed. I work in an office environment. I am sitting in meetings and at my desk for around 40 hours a week at the office (and that's not even including the sitting I'm doing during after-work tv watching or computer time at home, commuting time in my car, etc.). About a year ago, I heard an NPR interview with Dr. James Levine, who has done extensive research on the negative effects of sustained sitting and lowered levels of physical movement; he has written books on the topic (also available on Amazon). I read one of his books and I started trying to get more of what he calls "NEAT" ("non-exercise activity thermogenesis" -- i.e., deliberately trying to burn more calories each day just by consciously & intentionally moving more, but not necessarily by adding in "vigorous exercise minutes") into my daily routine. I also investigated the possibility of getting a "standing desk," which my work, unfortunately, would not provide for me absent a "medical reason," but which they were happy to let me purchase on my own dime. I priced them and, as a government employee, standing desks (especially mechanical "fancy" ones) were too rich for my blood. When the ad for the "cubii" elliptical caught my attention, I thought that an under-the-desk, constantly accessible mechanism for easily adding movement into one's daily routine -- while multitasking! -- might be just the ticket to help me improve my health with Dr. Levine's "NEAT" formula. Unfortunately, with the cubii's $349 price tag (BEFORE shipping!), it just wasn't in my budget. I was frustrated at the cost, and thought there surely had to be some similar alternative out there? Well, one Amazon search and some consumer reviews later, the Stamina InMotion E1000 Elliptical seemed to be the machine that was destined for my needs. At an $80 price point (with Amazon prime free shipping!), I realized I could, theoretically, buy FOUR of Stamina's under-desk ellipticals and still not spend as much as the cubbi's asking price! (OK -- I get the appeal: cubii is the newest hottest thing -- they reviewed it on NPR, for heaven's sake! -- and it's pretty cool if you're a gadget/tech/gear head (which I'm not), and you want your elliptical to be able to talk to your fitbit and connect to apps on your phone which, for example, will sound an alarm when you haven't put in enough miles that day, etc. -- BUT: if all you want is a simple way to add movement and burn extra calories while you're sitting at your desk -- the sitting at which, by the way, is something you'd ALREADY BE DOING ANYWAY -- then "low-tech" (and low-cost, relatively speaking) is the very reasonable and affordable way to go, says I). I was very excited by the positive feedback from customers that the Stamina InMotion E-1000 had gotten, and the weight-loss stories I had read on the Amazon reviews by those who have used it were very inspiring -- so I couldn't wait to try it out. I had a hard time waiting even the two days I get with Amazon prime shipping! My Stamina In-Motion E1000 elliptical arrived two weeks ago today. Note: this product arrives in a box but is "un-assembled." Now, the kind folks at Amazon will -- for a fee of $189!! -- assemble it for you, if you wish. However, it's really basic assembly and even I could do it with no trouble. My advice: Don't spend your money on the assembly charge, unless you've got Oprah's money and you don't mind wasting it. Once the machine was assembled, it was a simple matter of skimming the instruction booklet (a quick read), setting the elliptical in front of my couch, and giving it a (literal!) whirl. It took me less than half an hour to get used to the motion such that it became second nature and didn't distract me while I tried to do other things that required more concentration than just sitting and watching t.v. does (e.g., it took a little bit of coordination, at first, to keep the Stamina InMotion elliptical "in motion" while I attempted to write, read, or play sudoku). Once I got used to the motion, though, it ceased to be a problem and I now can do it without thinking, while attending to any other tasks -- even at work. I read a review here on Amazon where the reviewer suggested aiming for 20-30 miles per day to help with calorie burn ("NEAT," if you will) over the course of an entire day. Although it sounded like a lot of miles to me at first, I found that this was a very easy goal to meet, and on my very first day, I was able to surpass it and go 50 total miles without really having to work too hard at it -- I did all of it while sitting on my couch in my living room, doing leisure activities, watching t.v., writing emails, reading, etc. I did break up the time into small 10-15 mile sessions, with some leg stretches in between sessions to keep from getting too tired or tight in my muscles, and to avoid any potential "overuse" issues. If you use this equipment and go at only a VERY VERY slow 5 mph, it will take you a great deal of time to get in 20-30 miles per day, but I believe the speed you personally will be able to maintain on the Stamina InMotion E1000 will very much depend on your own personal current fitness level and/or on whether you're recovering from an injury or from surgery, or if you have any other health issues like chronic joint pain, inflamation, arthritis, etc.-- even asthma might affect that and limit it -- and you probably ought to talk to a doctor or other health-care professional about it if you've got any misgivings or concerns about your fitness level or personal ability to use this machine. I don't know. Just be aware that your own personal number of total miles you're able to achieve daily will absolutely depend on your current personal situation. The really great thing about this type of machine, in my opinion, is that it is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and physique types. Even if you're severely overweight and cannot walk around the block or make it up a flight of stairs without oxygen, this machine is so low-impact (and remember: you're sitting down while using it), I truly believe that if you're able to move your legs -- even in a limited range of motion -- you should be able to use this machine to some degree and receive some level of positive benefit from it. You can raise or lower the resistance level; you can prop up the front end of the machine to change the angle and work different muscles more intensely; you can add ankle weights; you can use just one leg (think of a spinning class where you're instructed at one point to use just one leg to do all the work and the other one is just kind of hanging there, as dead weight, and "going along for the ride" -- it's like that, only in this case you can take the non-working leg completely off the machine and work just one leg, then the other -- then go the reverse direction on one leg, then the other, turn up the resistance, etc.). The possibilities for "shaking up" your routine are probably only limited by your ingenuity and imagination (while taking safety into account, obviously!). Of course - you don't have to do anything fancy or unique, either -- you can just do plain old round-and-round motion the whole time -- and it just stands to reason that it will still benefit you just from getting some movement in, right? My point was -- you can be as boring or as unique as you want with this exercise equipment. It seems that flexible! I googled some youtube videos and saw reviews/tutorials of the Stamina InMotion E1000 that were done by a pair of physical therapists. They own several of these machines and use them daily for several hours in all their PT clinics. They enthusiastically recommend this product, as they attest that it wears well over the long-term, with little to no external noise and very little maintenance needed, for a long period of time (e.g., several years). Since I've had mine for only 2 weeks, I can't testify to its longevity, but I will accept their word that having several patients use it for several hours per day, it still required very little maintenance and was very durable over a period of years. They also point out that it can be adapted (they show some modifications) to different fitness levels, but they also discuss how this is a perfect product for those recovering from surgery or injury, or -- for example -- ALSO ideal for elderly people who may be home-bound and not able to get much other exercise due to balance issues, recovering from illness or injury or the like -- but who are still capable of sitting on a chair or couch and pedalling the Stamina InMotion elliptical while watching t.v., or doing other light (seated) activity. *OK, people -- *DISCLAIMER:* I am not, nor do I claim to be, a physician or a physical therapist or any other "health professional," so my suggestions/observations/opinions, such as they are, are only that -- just suggestions/observations/opinions. I'm not personally "recommending" you use this product, nor am I making any sort of promise, express or implied, or any claim that to do so would treat any disease, condition, injury, or illness you (or your child/parent/spouse/hamster) might happen to have. You use the product at your own risk, no warranties. (Ridiculous that I should need to say this AT ALL -- these seem like "common sense" things to me, but the lawyer in me thinks I probably better write the disclaimer language here, just to be safe. . . . so -- now that we've gotten that out of the way. . . let's keep going). In short, the Stamina InMotion E-1000 elliptical is amazing. It is easy to use, easy to set up, easy to clean and maintain, and it slides under a desk or table to stay out of the way (Obviously, use your best judgment when using it around or leaving it accessible to young (crawling) infants or young/small animals that might get injured from the moving parts). It is quiet/low-noise -- I can talk on the phone while using it and nobody has once asked, "What's that sound?" It doesn't require me to turn up the volume on the radio in my office or my tv at home while using it. It does not bother people out in the hallway if passing my office, nor has it affected/bothered anyone in the offices next to mine -- they are not even aware that I'm using it while I'm working, unless they walk in to my office and physically observe me doing so. In that sense, the Stamina InMotion E1000 is perfect for use in an office environment where noise might be an issue and sensitivity to potential sensory impact on others around you is of concern. In using this product, with a personal goal of pedaling about 50 miles each day (some days more, some days less), I was able to put 330 miles in during the first week alone! This was easily done each day within about 3 to 4 hours max (I'm not going breakneck speed, either -- but have figured out that I average between 15 and 18 MPH -- on about a medium resistance level). I don't know how many calories I'm burning (I don't think the counter is very accurate in that regard on ANY "health equipment," so I just ignore that). HOWEVER -- if I am constantly moving my lower body for several hours, and I'm getting in 3 to 4 hours per day of additional NEAT movement (i.e., this is not "high-impact" or highly aerobic activity -- I notice that I usually break a very light sweat after about 20 minutes at the 15-18 MPH rate, and I am able to do all my 50 miles per day in my regular office/professional attire, without feeling like I'm going home drenched in sweat or looking like I just took a steam bath), then I figure I MUST be burning some decent calories over the course of each day. I'd love to know exactly how many, but I just don't. Sorry. Before my Stamina InMotion elliptical arrived, I took my hip and waist measurements, and weighed myself. In less than two weeks -- having used the machine every day now for 13 days, at an average of roughly 45 miles per day over that time, I have already lost TWO INCHES off my waist and ONE INCH off my hips, and have dropped two lbs! My clothes (especially my pants/skirts) are fitting better already, and I notice I have more stamina in general and am not exhausted at the end of the day like I used to be when finished with work and sitting at a desk for 8-10 hours a day! I am also requiring less sleep overall -- waking up earlier and not nearly as tired as I was before I started using the product. I was so pleased with this little beauty, in fact, that I ordered another one as a gift for my 24-year-old daughter, who also works a desk job -- and she is thrilled. She will text me at the end of the day with an excited "53 miles today, mom! Woo-hoo!" or the like. She loves to play video games in her "down time," and she says she can get in her 50 miles/day in the evening in front of the tv, and hasn't even bothered to take hers to work yet, since she's easily doing several hours each evening while doing something she already does anyway. . . man, multitasking is awesome! I was getting so addicted to using this machine for several hours a day that I seriously started to worry I would go through withdrawals and get cranky over a weekend if I didn't have it to "work out my frustrations" and get a few hours of movement in. Although the Stamina InMotion E1000 IS portable, it is nevertheless about 30 pounds and it doesn't "fold down" or become more compact, so it is a bit bulky and -- though I'm no shrinking violet and have plenty of upper body strength, this still would not be something I could easily move back and forth from my car to my 8th floor office (although I would do that if it were my only option). (NOTE: This issue -- size/weight/portability -- is also something users should be aware of and take into account when thinking how easily an elderly person might be able to use the product or move it around their space, for example). Well -- my husband also works a desk job all day long, and works from his home office between 3 and 5 days a week. He needs more exercise, too - don't we all? -- so I then ordered ANOTHER Stamina InMotion E1000 for our home so no matter where I am and no matter what my day brings I can "get in my miles." In just 2 short weeks' time, this product has become such an integral part of my day that I can't imagine not using it every single day I'm able! I'm very excited to see what the future brings in terms of my physical health -- it has already started improving my muscle tone and stamina, as well as my mood and mental health, so I can't help but think that's just going to improve as time goes on! One caveat: although the machine is meant to fit under a "typical" desk, I am 5'9" tall so I have had to modify my office set-up slightly to keep my knees from hitting the underside of my desk (I think the desk is low and my chair was fairly high, though). One of the modifications I've had to make was to move my wheeled desk chair away from my desk (because the moment I tried to use the elliptical while sitting in my regular desk chair, I "pushed" the pedals and my chair shot back away from the machine! Whoops!!). Now I just use a stationary high-backed chair, with a cushion propped behind my low back for support and comfort, set back slightly from the edge of the desk to keep my knees from hitting underneath it. I've relocated my mouse and my keyboard, and now I write on the desk surface to my right instead of in front of me, while I'm using the machine. Easy-peasy, and worth it (in my opinion) for the benefits. My husband, an engineer, has also suggested ways to raise my desk height up safely -- so I will be exploring some of those in the future, but for now, this setup works just fine and I'm able to type, read, write, etc., just fine while using the elliptical. I love this machine. I think you will, too! Let me know!! P.S. All opinions and assertions herein are my own and I have received no consideration, incentive, or compensation by Stamina InMotion or affiliated companies for writing this review.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016 by aimesq