Under Desk Elliptical Machine Quiet Motorized Leg Exerciser with Smart Remote, 12-Speed Manual Programs Auto/3 Auto Programs LCD Display & Bidirectional Motion for Home/Office

The item is good for keeping your joints in your legs moving even when you're sitting on your desk. But only at slower speeds as with higher speeds your bottom will end up shiftign from side to side so much that you probably cannot work at the same time. Forget about using it as a resistance stepper to build your endurance as it doesn't work that way and you might end up damaging the motor if you paddle it. Knocked one star for that reason and this is my only grip with this machine.

The media could not be loaded. I got this because I have an office job and my day can end up being sedentary. This has added some movement whilst I'm sat at my desk. It is bulky but fits under my desk fine.The machine is ultra quiet. It is easy to operate and you can control speed, direction, timers. You are able to see some data like approximate calories burned. I tend to use it for 20 minutes intervals and I feel like it has improved my health.I don't sweat or anything although you could, at higher speeds for longer but I can feel my legs and tummy working out gently. The pedals work on their own so there isn't too much effort required but if you have circulation issues the movement in itself will help massively. I would have liked the option of a complete manual pedaling mode for days I want to burn more calories but unfortunately this machine doesn't have that option.

Wow, my legs are definitely getting stronger by using this for only 2 weeks! Very easy to use. Pretty much just take it out of the box and plug it in. NO assembly needed for this one. Some of the machines on Amazon need to be assembled, and I had to return one for that reason. Has remote control, which has been a great help. So, about the leg strength, for the past couple of days I've noticed that I could do some things, like standing up, without going through a lot of trouble. I can actually feel my thigh muscles contracting to lift me. Also, my balance is a lot better because my legs are stronger. This machine is also relaxing. I set it for 45 minutes and in electrical mode, it will exercise my legs and ankles. I use it on #15. Hard to believe that this type of movement can strengthen without much effort, but it does. It also has resistance mode where you do the pedaling. The instruction booklet is not clear on setting this for a mechanical option, so, I researched it and found that with the remote, you can set your machine to "Resistance" and then set the resistance level for that option. Another thing about this machine is that it doesn't slide that much without a rubber mat, but it's a good idea to get the mat in case you want to do the exercises on bare floors. All in all, I think this is a good investment for anyone's health.

Bought for my elderly mother who is struggling with walking and balance..this assists on giving her the exercise she needs to get her moving!This Under Desk Elliptical will fully activate her leg muscles, and I consulted with my doctor, who believes it is the best form of exercise for my mother at this time. If you are looking to purchase one for your aging parents, then I would highly recommend it.Love this for keeping up with some movement while sitting at a desk all day. For me in my late 30s, I didnt buy it for exercise, it's more for mitigating a desk job's sedentary lifestyle. A little too loud to use at the office, but can use on days when I work from home. It can do the work for you (moves pedals automatically) or you can override that by just pedalling faster for more leg work. Does plug in so need a nearby outlet.