DeskCycle Ellipse Leg Exerciser - Under Desk Elliptical Machine and Foot Pedal Exerciser - Leg Exerciser While Sitting - Compact Under Desk Exercise Equipment

After using this brand's under-desk cycle for 5 years, it was time to upgrade to something that would support my feet fully. I also wanted a shorter/smaller unit. This one does not disappoint.Before getting this item, I tried a couple of other brands - electrical ones did not offer resistance adjustment and were loud even on the quiet setting. Other manual machines did not deliver. This one...Easy to set up. Quiet. Does not require electricity. The resistance knob delivers (like it did on the cycle). The bonus is that the display unit can now be placed on the desk, so it is easy to see metrics.WISHFUL THINKING- I wish they would make the LCD screen bigger and higher contrast, so it is easier to see. And I wish they would have a backlight option, because I often work evenings. And I wish they offered more fun colors for the unit.This is my new favorite work "toy". I hope it lasts as long and longer than the cycle machine I got from them 5 years ago (that one is still working as good as new).

The DeskCycle is very well built, though heavy. Its action is smooth and silent. Its one weakness is that its easy to sever the bungee cord that keeps the foot pedals in place when moving the unit. The good news is that Vivo actually has customer service: a number you can call and a real human being you can talk to (thanks, Sydney!). A replacement was promptly sent out at no cost. This kind of customer service has almost vanished. Bravo, Vivo!

It is a little heavy for my 75 year old husband, but it is a very solid, well made machine.

I'm the former owner of a professional Precor standing elliptical machine and have missed that daily workout since I downsized several years ago. This isn't a substitute for professional gym equipment but is certainly better than sitting idly at my desk most of the day. The pedals glide well and this definitely makes my legs burn. My one complaint is that there is nothing to hold the pedals in place when lifting and the handle is at the wrong end of the unit. The reason this is important is that when lifting by the handle, the pedals flop down rapidly. The first time I lifted this device to move it, the pedals fell and one smacked the top of one foot hard enough that I think a metatarsal was fractured. So, just lift from the end opposite to the handle and gravity will be your ally in safe transport.

I have had chronic pain in my SI joint, right hip, and right leg for nearly three years due to a work injury. After going to the chiropractor for months and months to very little avail, I was losing hope in how to address the injury and fix my atrophy and strengthen my core while being unable to work due to the pain and discomfort. I am only 31 years old... After starting Physical Therapy and realizing that low-impact exercise is the key to recovery (in my situation, and many others), I decided to do research on at-home under desk cycles and ellipticals. It was a close call between this, the Desk Cycle 2, and the multiple versions of the Cubii. The Cubii seemed to have too much fitness tracking and tech addons that made the price unjustifiable/unnecessary to me. I also noticed through days and days of comparisons and reviews that Desk Cycle Ellipse was coming out above the competitors on range of motion, resistance settings, noise, and foot placement (different foot placement works different muscles vs the Cubii working only one set). So far, the Ellipse has made a HUGE difference in my physical recovery. When I am not at PT or doing my exercises at home, I am using the Ellipse any chance I can get. It really helps my morning aches and stiffness when using it first thing in the morning while checking email/drinking coffee. It really is about as silent as it gets without being invisible and/or defying physics. the rotation is very smooth, the 'clicking' people mention is attributed to a lack of lubricant on the wheels/base, not the bearings or flywheel. I was concerned when I got the clicking noise, but after trial and error, realized that a little lubricant of any kind and making sure no cat hairs were on the wheel 'track' was the fix for me. I would like the option to strap my feet on like the Cubii, as I notice my feet sliding around on higher resistances without running shoes on, but this is an easy and cheap velcro fix vs paying more for the Cubii. Super easy to move and store, and the display screen it comes with is an awesome addition and works well with the Desk Cycle fitness tracker. Zero sliding on carpet, I'd assume wood or tile is even more sturdy but I have zero complaints there too. Highly recommended - zero regrets, and the best investment hands down for my physical recovery I've taken in 3 years of exhausting other avenues!