Introduction
There are now quite a few under desk ellipticals that you can use to keep fit and increase your activity level while you work at home or in the office, but the only real drawback of these mini ellipticals is that they can only be used for seated workouts.
However you may be interested to know that there are a few machines that can be used for both seated and standing workouts, one of which is the appropriately named J/Fit Under Desk & Stand Up Mini Elliptical.
This low-cost under desk elliptical has been available for a few years now, but it is still one of the most popular machines of its type because of its smart design and adjustable pedals that make it easy to do both types of workouts.
Features And Benefits
- adjustable resistance settings
- adjustable angle pedals
- extra large roller blade wheels
- compact and versatile design
- can be used for seated and standing workouts
- Series 1050 performance monitor
- track time, speed, distance and calories
- includes top handle, front handle and rear wheels
- oil is provided to ensure a quiet workout
- fully compatible with wheeled office chairs
- suitable for anyone up to 250 pounds (in stand-up mode)
Product Dimensions / Weight
The exact dimensions of this J/Fit Mini Elliptical Stepper (in inches) are 27 (L) x 15 (W) x 11 (H) when it is fully assembled, and it has a total weight of around 26.5 pounds.
Positives
The main selling point of this J/Fit mini elliptical is of course its dual functionality because unlike many of the other popular under desk ellipticals that are available from the likes of Cubii and FitDesk, this one can be used for both seated and standing workouts.
Furthermore, it is really easy to transition between workouts because all you need to do is make a small adjustment to the foot pedals and turn the machine around so that it is facing the other way.
Another good thing about this under desk elliptical is that it is very strong and sturdy, and quite heavy to move around, so there shouldn’t be any kind of movement at all when you are pedalling away at varying degrees of intensity.
Talking of which, you will see that this machine has an adjustable tension knob that you can use to adjust the resistance. Therefore if you want to use it for long periods when you are working at your desk, for example, you can use a low resistance setting, but if you want to burn more calories and get a more intense workout, you can turn the dial to the right and make your workout a lot harder.
It is easy to track your performance because this J/Fit mini elliptical comes with a built-in Series 1050 monitor that indicates time, speed, distance and calories burned, and if you ever need to carry it around, to and from work, for example, there is a top handle and a front handle, and rear wheels attached to the frame to help you wheel it around short distances.
The front handle also has another added benefit because it can be used to hold any office chair with wheels in place to prevent any movement.
It is also worth mentioning that this under desk elliptical has a smooth pedal rotation, thanks largely to the extra large roller blade wheels that are attached to the underside of the pedals, and is very quiet in operation, making it ideal for both home and office use.
If it does start making any noises when you pedal, you usually just need to lubricate it with some oil (a free bottle of oil is supplied).
Finally, from a safety point of view, it should be pointed out that this mini elliptical is strong enough to support anyone up to 250 pounds when it is used for standing workouts. With a seated workout, there is no maximum weight restriction because the chair is obviously supporting most of your weight.
Negatives
With regards to some of the negatives, some people have reported that this machine started making a few noises after a while, but as mentioned above, this can usually be remedied with a few drops of oil.
Another minor flaw is that this is quite a bulky machine that feels quite heavy if you ever need to move it around, despite the fact that it has two handles and transport wheels attached. Therefore you may find that it is much easier just to leave it in the same place all the time.
Finally, the only other issue is that the display monitor is built into the front of the unit, so you will have difficulty tracking your performance when you are using it at your desk because you won’t be able to see the monitor.
Final Thoughts
Overall, you would have to say that this J/Fit under desk and standing elliptical is starting to look a little dated now when you compare it to the sleek-looking Cubii, for example, which has a Bluetooth enabled monitor with fitness app compatibility.
Nevertheless it is worth pointing out once again that this slightly older model is really strong and sturdy, and is one of the few machines that can be used for both seated and standing workouts.
So if you would like to do some standing elliptical workouts every so often, this J/Fit mini elliptical is well worth considering.
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