I have to say I didn't think I would get a good workout but I get a great workout with this machine. It's quiet, small, and very convenient. I love it. I'm losing weight everyday and I'm very happy.
Our e1000 just arrived. The assembly was very straight-forward and easy. It appears to be well made. Just the right size for us. Perhaps it should have a handle on the top of the device for transport. Stamina Products should consider moving the manufacture to the USA. Imagine the fellow citizens you could put back to work!
I've had my compact strider for 6 months and use it almost every day. It can be used while sitting or standing; I primarily use mine standing in the den or the living room while watching TV or working on the computer. It provides me with a great workout and because it's so small and compact it can be moved out of the way when not in use. The only thing I would do differently if buying one today is I would get it with the handle in order to easily move it around the house
After running for 42 years I tore an achilles tendon. Wanting some aerobic exercise I bought the Strider. It's doing the job without much pain but I haven't figured out how to get my heart rate up to my target level.
I wanted to be able to exercise when I can't get out and walk...And now I can! It was easy to put together and can be tucked away. I love the fact that it tells me distance and calories and time. I am already seeing results!
I bought this many years ago but just started to commit myself to a regular workout routine. Boy, I'm glad I did! I've lost 8 pounds after 3 months of working out 5 days a week for 30 minutes while watching my favorite tv show. I wasn't losing weight at first. I didn't begin to lose weight until about 2 1/2 months. Suddenly, I started to lose a pound every few days. I'm glad I persisted. I guess it just took awhile for my metabolism to kick in. I didn't change my eating habits so i knew the elliptical trainer was the culprit. I worked out with the resistance knob turned 1 time with the knob line mark at top, which enabled me to burn 250 calories 30 minutes. I love that this elliptical trainer is so compact, and virtually tucks away inconspicuously anywhere, out-of-sight.