This is a well built machine that has been extremely helpful for me. I have fluid accumulation in my lower legs. Stepping (under the desk) twice a day for 30 min has completely eliminated the swelling. With COVID I work from home and spend a lot of time at the computer. For someone not exercising 30 minutes may sound like a lot, but you do not even realize you are stepping and the time goes by quickly. I will look up and some times 45 min will have gone by. Because I am stuck at my desk, the stepper is right there so it takes no planning or interruption of my schedule. The clicking that people report seems to come from triggering the counter. It becomes very easy to ignore.
I love the compact strider! It’s quiet and smooth motion are brilliant way to get my heart rate up! The customer service is absolutely amazing! Highly recommend!