Elliptical Under Desk Exercise Equipment

Just got this elliptical machine as a Christmas present for myself, and while I haven't been using it for very long, so far I have been pleased with my purchase. Here's my evaluation of it to date: Pluses: + Extremely easy to set up and use, right out of the box. The time between my opening the box and operating the machine was <4 minutes. + Seems very solidly built. Unit doesn't shimmy or shake even when using it standing up -- and I am not a small guy. I am using it on a carpeted floor, and it doesn't slide around when I am pedaling in a seated position. With the resistance setting cranked up, you have to push a little harder and I appreciate that solid construction. + It has a handy usage meter to count pedals strokes, exercise time, and calories burned (although I am not sure about the accuracy of that measure). + It comes with two elastic resistance bands to work out the upper body as well -- a nice addition, to be certain. + Foot treads are large enough to easily accommodate bigger feet (size 13 in my case). + It is quiet to operate -- won't disturb the downstairs neighbors! Minuses: - I had hoped for a unit that I could use under my dining room table (a/k/a new office). While this unit has a low profile, I still couldn't use it under the dining room table. To be fair, I have tried a couple of other pedaling exercisers and they haven't worked either so it may be me, or my DR table (or both). I have been using it seated in a DR chair so far with good success. - It's not lightweight as I read on Amazon. It is solidly built and weighs ~25 lbs. It has a handle to pick it up and move. Easy enough for me, but it may be an issue for some with strength / mobility issues to pick up and move it all the time. - The activity meter is a little hard to read; a back-lit display would make it easier to see. Because it is a compact model, you won't be able to get the same sort of stride that you would on the one at the gym, but it is a nice alternative and allows you to get some exercise while stuck at home. I would recommend this to others looking to shake up their sedentary quarantine life!