Mini Elliptical?

fotofreak01

So, I'm wanting to get this:




The Stamina In Motion Elliptical Trainer.

Two reasons, I currently don't have the cash to get a full size elliptical, nor the room. Both of these should not be a problem in a couple months but I want to get something while I'm really in the mood to do more than just walking. Has anyone ever had one of these or used them? I plan to bring it to my work after I get a full size elliptical, as we will be getting new standing stations. I understand that the stride is shorter than the full size. I'd like to know what those of you that have used this or something similar think about it.
Thanks a bunch!

DeficitDuchess

I have the pink 1. It'd be nice if it wasn't so heavy, for being so small because then it'd be portable. It's great to take on a camping trip, via a vehicle. Not so great to take to the bus stop, to use while waiting an hour; for your transfer bus. I haven't assembled it yet, so I am unable to offer any information; upon if it works decently or not yet.

Sued0nim

I am confused how is that better than walking? That ROM looks really limited.

I thought the reason an elliptical was different to walking was the arm movement and resistance and it is easier on joints than constantly pounding a pavement ...for me it's the fact it has a built in TV in the gym TBH, but even then and with resistance cranked up I know it is less effective than the treadmill so rarely use it

I would have thought that is possibly less useful than going for a walk outside, although could see a relevance at a standing desk I suppose.

Sued0nim

FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »

I have the pink 1. It'd be nice if it wasn't so heavy, for being so small because then it'd be portable. It's great to take on a camping trip, via a vehicle. Not so great to take to the bus stop, to use while waiting an hour; for your transfer bus. I haven't assembled it yet, so I am unable to offer any information; upon if it works decently or not yet.

In that hour you're waiting could you consider walking to the next bus stop? Or further? Or isn't there one?

DeficitDuchess

Sued0nim wrote: »

I am confused how is that better than walking? That ROM looks really limited.

I thought the reason an elliptical was different to walking was the arm movement and resistance and it is easier on joints than constantly pounding a pavement ...for me it's the fact it has a built in TV in the gym TBH, but even then and with resistance cranked up I know it is less effective than the treadmill so rarely use it

I would have thought that is possibly less useful than going for a walk outside, although could see a relevance at a standing desk I suppose.

I plan to try to use it, while seated (if possible); so that I can do some sort of exercise & a chore. Whereas walking outside, while folding laundry; isn't practical!

fotofreak01

Sued0nim wrote: »

I am confused how is that better than walking? That ROM looks really limited.

I thought the reason an elliptical was different to walking was the arm movement and resistance and it is easier on joints than constantly pounding a pavement ...for me it's the fact it has a built in TV in the gym TBH, but even then and with resistance cranked up I know it is less effective than the treadmill so rarely use it

I would have thought that is possibly less useful than going for a walk outside, although could see a relevance at a standing desk I suppose.

It isn't better than going for a walk outside but it is better than doing nothing. I don't like to walk outdoors in 90+ heat and humidity and if I don't like something, I won't do it. As I stated in my post, this is my pre-grown up elliptical. I'd like to go ahead and get something while I'm in the mind set to do something.

DeficitDuchess

Sued0nim wrote: »

FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »

I have the pink 1. It'd be nice if it wasn't so heavy, for being so small because then it'd be portable. It's great to take on a camping trip, via a vehicle. Not so great to take to the bus stop, to use while waiting an hour; for your transfer bus. I haven't assembled it yet, so I am unable to offer any information; upon if it works decently or not yet.

In that hour you're waiting could you consider walking to the next bus stop? Or further? Or isn't there one?

When/if possible, I'll walk somewhere instead of taking the bus altogether but if I am going to have to pay the same fare, between bus stops; I'd rather just get my money's worth.

Sued0nim

fotofreak01 wrote: »

Sued0nim wrote: »

I am confused how is that better than walking? That ROM looks really limited.

I thought the reason an elliptical was different to walking was the arm movement and resistance and it is easier on joints than constantly pounding a pavement ...for me it's the fact it has a built in TV in the gym TBH, but even then and with resistance cranked up I know it is less effective than the treadmill so rarely use it

I would have thought that is possibly less useful than going for a walk outside, although could see a relevance at a standing desk I suppose.

It isn't better than going for a walk outside but it is better than doing nothing. I don't like to walk outdoors in 90+ heat and humidity and if I don't like something, I won't do it. As I stated in my post, this is my pre-grown up elliptical. I'd like to go ahead and get something while I'm in the mind set to do something.

No I get it, personally I'd be doing bodyweight ...squats, push ups, lunges etc rather than that though

fotofreak01

Sued0nim wrote: »

fotofreak01 wrote: »

Sued0nim wrote: »

I am confused how is that better than walking? That ROM looks really limited.

I thought the reason an elliptical was different to walking was the arm movement and resistance and it is easier on joints than constantly pounding a pavement ...for me it's the fact it has a built in TV in the gym TBH, but even then and with resistance cranked up I know it is less effective than the treadmill so rarely use it

I would have thought that is possibly less useful than going for a walk outside, although could see a relevance at a standing desk I suppose.

It isn't better than going for a walk outside but it is better than doing nothing. I don't like to walk outdoors in 90+ heat and humidity and if I don't like something, I won't do it. As I stated in my post, this is my pre-grown up elliptical. I'd like to go ahead and get something while I'm in the mind set to do something.

No I get it, personally I'd be doing bodyweight ...squats, push ups, lunges etc rather than that though

I would love to be in a place that I WANT to do those things...lol. Honestly, it's just too hard for me at this point. I have to start with things I enjoy or I just quit. Veteran giver upper here. Once I feel physically stronger, I will move on to something a bit more challenging. Of course, I'll totally have to YouTube to figure out how to do those properly! ;-p

DeficitDuchess

fotofreak01 wrote: »

Sued0nim wrote: »

fotofreak01 wrote: »

Sued0nim wrote: »

I am confused how is that better than walking? That ROM looks really limited.

I thought the reason an elliptical was different to walking was the arm movement and resistance and it is easier on joints than constantly pounding a pavement ...for me it's the fact it has a built in TV in the gym TBH, but even then and with resistance cranked up I know it is less effective than the treadmill so rarely use it

I would have thought that is possibly less useful than going for a walk outside, although could see a relevance at a standing desk I suppose.

It isn't better than going for a walk outside but it is better than doing nothing. I don't like to walk outdoors in 90+ heat and humidity and if I don't like something, I won't do it. As I stated in my post, this is my pre-grown up elliptical. I'd like to go ahead and get something while I'm in the mind set to do something.

No I get it, personally I'd be doing bodyweight ...squats, push ups, lunges etc rather than that though

I would love to be in a place that I WANT to do those things...lol. Honestly, it's just too hard for me at this point. I have to start with things I enjoy or I just quit. Veteran giver upper here. Once I feel physically stronger, I will move on to something a bit more challenging. Of course, I'll totally have to YouTube to figure out how to do those properly! ;-p

It seems that you're like me, I have to have something to play with; in order to enjoy exercise or otherwise it's just like a punishment, when my toy was taken from me & I had to face a corner.

pondee629

I asked for opinions of this here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10429449/stamina-55-1610-inmotion-e1000-elliptical-trainer-and-the-like#latest: with no response.

I was considering this for the winter when it's too dark, too cold, too icy to run outdoors. Seemed like a reasonable alternative to a $500-1,000 elliptical. My concerns: Stride length, 12 inches (I think) is kinda short, balancing on it could be iffy, seems like you would be just jogging in place with a short stride with no upper body work. (It, or something very much like it, is available with resistance bands for upper body work). But, Amazon does sell it for under $100, it takes up no room, and just might work if you can use it and do use it.

I was asking for opinions for those who have one, or have tried on. Seems to be very few in that category.