Mini Elliptical Trainer

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This is a good machine for aerobic exercise. I have been using it for 20 mins every alternate day. It made my leg muscles ache the first couple of times, which shows it actually works.

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SUMMARY: For a bottom of the line compact piece of exercise equipment - I guess it's fine. Right for some - but if you are serious about fitness look elsewhere..GREATEST PRO: Compact and inexpensive (compared to other equipment). GREATEST CON: Workmanship (but fairly easy to fix)....................................... ....................................... ....................................... ....................................... ....................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................................... If you are looking for something to make you fit, a good workout, and something you will use quite often, then buy a REAL piece of exercise equipment - spending the extra money will be worth it.If you are looking for something small, compact, for occasional use, and something to not necessarily get you into shape, but an entry level item to make you just a little more active than sitting at a computer all day - this is for you.I purchased this because i just wanted something simple and cheep to use in my home while i'm on the computer or watching TV. Assembly was fine enough - although the rear leg screws appear to not be completely tight. When using it i wouldn't describe it as "quiet" although it is by no means noisy. Also, at first there was a considerably noisy and annoying scratching of the metal foot petal arms with the central plastic housing. This was fixed by taking a knife and shaving off bits of the plastic where it was scratching and pushing the overall housing inward. Squeaking problems also occured but were solved with a generous amount of WD-40 to various parts of the machine.In summary - you get what you pay for.

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First off, it is not a very good workout as it does not really make you sweat. The pros: It's easy to assemble and fast shipping.The cons: not very effective cardio workout machine.Honestly,I would not recommend this to anyone. You are better off running outside or at the gym.I had high hopes but once I got it and started to use it, I was very dissapointed.

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I was excited about having a little "work out" in my office, and it is good for that. It is quiet and compact. But, it is not comfortable to use for long periods of time. I can't do more than 5-10 minutes because my legs feel cramped up. The stride is really really really short, and the movement is kind of jerky. It's not smooth unless I lean over in an awkward angle. I frequently lose my balance when standing upright. So I would say, if you really need a compact elliptical, this does it's job, but it's nothing at all like a true elliptical.

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The good: small and (relatively) inexpensive. Some exercise is better than none and I don't have to go to a gym. The bad: small radius needs getting used to. Can topple a little too easily. There is no address or website for this company - not a good sign. I had a mini stepper but a simple part broke. The company (not this one) wouldn't even reply to my request for the replacement part. Don't know how long this will last and I can't even see the inner workings. I think the mini stepper is a better form of exercise but I will not (so far) buy a whole new one as I don't want to add to landfill and I refuse to give in to companies that accept "built in redundancy" instead of making a good product. The durability rating is a guess. I only weigh around 120 lbs.