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Stamina Inmotion Elliptical
Last Updated: April 3, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.3
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/10
Total Reviews
253
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87
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Build Quality
41metal plate, metal, wheel, easy to assemble, knees
+66%
-34%
" ... It is a smooth operation and sturdy. ... "
" ... I was surprised to feel it in my abdominals -- it really is working your core as well as your legs. ... "
" ... This product is made very strong and sturdy. ... "
" ... Good sturdy you can use it standing up or sitting down. ... "
" ... If it had a handle then I could place it exactly where I want it without scraping up the flooring. ... "
" ... He uses it to build up his leg strength & improve his circulation. ... "
" ... A product is so heavy but stable. ... "
" ... It came with super easy assembly instructions and it took lees than 10 minutes, if that, to put the plates and screws together. ... "
Ease of Use
31easy, put together, easy to put, difficult, easy to use
+90%
-10%
" ... Easy to put together definitely works. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble. ... The instructions were easy to follow. ... "
" ... Easy to put together. ... "
" ... It was pretty easy to put together for the most part, it’s just awkwardly shaped. ... "
" ... It is possible to tip it, however it's very solid and easy to use. ... "
" ... Doesn’t take up a lot of space, and easy assembly. ... "
" ... Looking at it you’d think it would be hard to keep your balance but somehow it’s very easy to do. ... "
" ... It was very easy to assemble (not sure what other folks are complaining about . ) ... "
Sound Quality
24quiet, loud, started making, started, squeaky
+42%
-58%
" ... Can’t use at all in the office, way too noisy! ... "
" ... This is the "crunching" noise so many have heard. ... "
" ... I purchased this elliptical trainer on March 18th - after a week of use it started to have a rubbing / fan type noise . ... Now I'm at a month of use and it just started making an even louder noise - which makes it impossible to use in my work environment. ... "
" ... Now it makes this horrible sound, like metal on metal, whenever I use it. ... I brought it to work and now can no longer use it because of the sound it makes. ... "
" ... It began making a grinding noise within one day. ... "
" ... Cons: It does make noise after a while. ... "
" ... But after 15 minutes of peddling, it started making a loud noise. ... "
" ... Lots of people have complained about loud noises. ... I read that standing on this makes the noises louder faster—so maybe don’t do that. ... "
For Running
16workout, treadmill, gym, exercise, rebounder
+94%
-6%
" ... I love this elliptical . ... "
" ... The elliptical is silent so you won’t disturb others around you. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this Elliptical. ... "
" ... But I think it’s a tougher workout than a regular elliptical. ... "
" ... Got this as a cheaper treadmill replacement alternative for my treadmill desk. ... I think it's better aerobic exercise than just treadmill walking. ... "
" ... Great product, really gives you a workout. ... "
" ... Right now I'm selling my DeskCycle and sticking with the Mogo, Bellicon Rebounder and this Elliptical. ... "
" ... It’s like an elliptical, without the handlebars, so good core exercise. ... "
Fit
15wheel, metal plate, wheels, together, plates
+60%
-40%
" ... It came with super easy assembly instructions and it took lees than 10 minutes, if that, to put the plates and screws together. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble with just a few parts to screw together. ... Fits under my large desk. ... "
" ... Very well made, easy to assemble and heavy enough so it doesn’t slide all over. ... "
" ... It was pretty easy to put together for the most part, it’s just awkwardly shaped. ... It did start squeaking after about half an hour of use, but was fixed super easy when I literally just put scotch tape on the metal base where the wheels touch. ... I doesn't hurt to use it without shoes on because your entire foot fits on it. ... "
" ... Worth the money, it fits beautifully under my desk at work. ... "
" ... The single problem is also a strength: it's heavy, but that means it stays anchored against your action and it should last forever. ... "
" ... 2) It fits perfectly under my desk and my knees aren't bouncing off of my desk. ... "
" ... I use this at my sit-stand desk at work. ... "
Comfort
15desk, shoes, muscles, legs, knees
+80%
-20%
" ... So far I do like it, definitely feels like I’m using muscles in my legs & backside. ... "
" ... Must wear shoes! ... "
" ... It has worked really well to give us some exercise and movement while sitting for long periods. ... "
" ... Now I can sit at my desk and feel like I am riding a bike. ... "
" ... I stand on it at my standing desk and can actually work up a sweat. ... "
" ... You can feel the difference in your body and how you feel. ... "
" ... It also increased the strength in my legs and knees, while reducing the strain on my lower spine. ... The tension is easily adjustable. ... You can easily adjust the schedule and time frame to suit your own needs and comfort. ... It is so comfortable that you can easily pedal several miles, before you even realize it. ... "
" ... I do believe it helps to have several different items to use with a sit/stand desk, depending on your level of energy or fatigue. ... "
Size
13heavy, size, tall, small, knees
+85%
-15%
" ... Heavy duty equipment. ... "
" ... really love this, small footprint, having no problems with product, put together very fast. ... "
" ... I even love using it while working at my desk. ... "
" ... It stores easily under a desk, table or chair. ... "
" ... Fits under my large desk. ... "
" ... I wanted something for under my desk at work. ... "
" ... And the size is perfect since I move around often. ... "
" ... Its got a bigger footprint than I expected. ... "
Capacity
11move, living room, enough, watching, use
+91%
-9%
" ... heavy duty, but light enough to move from room to room. ... "
" ... It is compact enough to keep in my family room and I can watch tv while I do it. ... "
" ... It's relatively quiet, it's light enough that we can move it around the house to use it in different spots, and as long as you've got your core engaged, it doesn't move your upper body very much, meaning that you can easily type, play video games, etc. ... "
" ... I purchased this for my 98 year old father that lives in a nursing home. ... "
" ... I like that is small and where ever you put it dosen't bother with the esthetic of the room and works perfectly for a cardio workout. ... "
" ... Great for some places like an apartment. ... "
" ... It’s also pretty big, so keep in mind you need lots of room under your desk. ... "
" ... I did not want a big machine in my living room, so this is perfect! ... "
Pedometer
11elliptical, tracker, fitbit, calories, treadmill
+64%
-36%
" ... Great way to get your steps in! ... "
" ... I bought this elliptical right after I bought my Fitbit. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this for someone limited on space or needing to get steps in during the work day (and it's primarily a desk job) or just needing something more portable. ... "
" ... Pros: Great for Fitbit steps! ... "
" ... I think it's better aerobic exercise than just treadmill walking. ... "
" ... It's a handy little elliptical. ... "
" ... And the stats tracker seems to work great. ... "
Setup
10easy, pros, minutes, assembly, assemble
+100%
" ... It appears to be pretty well built, and was not difficult to assemble. ... "
" ... Pros: Easy set-up, operates smoothly, has a really good range of tension. ... "
" ... It came with super easy assembly instructions and it took lees than 10 minutes, if that, to put the plates and screws together. ... "
" ... My trainer arrived and was easy to assemble. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble. ... The instructions were easy to follow. ... "
" ... Pros: this product is easy to assemble. ... "
" ... It was very easy to assemble (not sure what other folks are complaining about . ) ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
Price
10money, waste, worth, quality, comparison
+70%
-30%
" ... The price was fair in my opinion, especially compared to some of the other machines on the market. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... This is a great little machine at a great price. ... "
" ... The price and quality compared to the others are really no comparison. ... "
" ... The price is very reasonable. ... "
" ... For the price I'm happy with this! ... "
" ... Worth the money, it fits beautifully under my desk at work. ... "
Product Reliability
9working, weeks, months, days, couple
+56%
-44%
" ... I feel like I accomplished something while working. ... "
" ... I have had it for a couple months and it works as good today as it did on Day 1. ... "
" ... I used one for 15 months about 5 times a week. ... "
Marketplace
5purchase, exactly, advertised
+60%
-40%
" ... As expected, just as advertised. ... "
" ... The item is exactly as described, quite as well. ... "
" ... I happened to pick up an Amazon Warehouse one and it's as good as buying new, but a little cheaper. ... "
For Fun
4easy
+100%
" ... It's fun and hilarious. ... "
" ... The orange color is fun. ... "
" ... It's a lot of fun! ... "
Returns
4returning, returned, return, replacement, back
-100%
" ... I am returning. ... "
" ... *They wouldn't let me return it . ... "
" ... COMPANY WILL NOT ISSSUE REFUNDS ... "
" ... Mine arrive broken. ... "
Storage
4wheels, tray, space, room, metal
+100%
" ... You really can’t beat how little space it takes up. ... "
" ... It’s also pretty big, so keep in mind you need lots of room under your desk. ... "
" ... I like that is small and where ever you put it dosen't bother with the esthetic of the room and works perfectly for a cardio workout. ... "
" ... Doesn’t take up a lot of space, and easy assembly. ... "
Battery Life
4+75%
-25%
" ... 5) If you sit 4+ hours a day this is a must have. ... "
" ... I have used it for 3 days = ~12 hours now and I am sold on it 100%. ... "
" ... He works at a desk for long hours. ... "
Volume
3noises, noise, makes, louder, started making
-100%
" ... Lots of people have complained about loud noises. ... I read that standing on this makes the noises louder faster—so maybe don’t do that. ... "
" ... But after 15 minutes of peddling, it started making a loud noise. ... "
Video Playback
3tv, use, home, used, sitting
+100%
" ... Overall: I like this thing because it helps me hit my step goal each day without getting in the way of watching movies or playing video games. ... "
" ... I use it in my living room while watching TV. ... "
Cleaning
3wheels, tried, track, still, squeak
+33%
-67%
" ... Inhalation of hard metal dust is a known cause interstitial pulmonary fibrosis - a terminal respiratory disease (see PMID:3303384). ... I have an appointment to see a Pulmonologist to evaluate for possible fibrotic lung changes, as my exposure to the metallic dust could have been for months. ... "
" ... I tried to do what other reviewers did - clean the wheels and track - still the noise. ... "
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