MERACH Under Desk Elliptical Machine for Home, Electric Elliptical Machine for Seniors with 12 Adjustable Speed, Quiet & Portable Seated Pedal Exerciser with Remote Control & Non-Slip Pad

Early days but appears to be very good quality. It's very quiet when being used and is easy to set up and use within 5 minutes. Hopefully this will help with ongoing ankle problems and help slow down MS muscle wastage. Comfortable to use, and the remote control is a nice addition.

Excellent build quality, rubber grips on peddles as opposed to plastic like some others, feels comfortable on bare feet, looks prime quality and more discreet than some others. Resistance bands great, can lean back and sit forward on different height seating, the remote works well and rotation is good. To rotate in manual mode press on remote, it will stop and pause to change over and start again, the function button only works in manual mode to view each reading of choice, it won’t work in automatic mode- but it lets you see each reading one by one automatically. The auto modes have a pattern of going slow to fast, forward and rotating backwards by itself. It is .Relaxing whilst watching tv, couldn’t use with others in office as it might annoy others but certainly ok to use whilst watching tv. I could see this being good for elderly to improve circulation, ankle and calf strength whilst also strengthening wrists , shoulders, arms and chest muscles with resistance bands. You may lose some calories too and build up strength slowly and gently. Looks better than any others I’ve seen on Amazon. Delivered with care and has a years warranty which you need to register for- details in manual. . Weight 7kg lighter than most and was easy to pick up with one hand but elderly may need two hands but reasonable weight to lift short distances. Mat is thin but may not be required afterall. Used on a carpet. Impressed with overall quality. Once you get used to where the readings are on screen you can see it light up as each reading is presented. Not read instructions yet so was pretty easy to get going. It has a safety cut off after 15mins so as not to over do it but it’s easily started again with the remote or by touching the screen button. Just arrived so will update if any issues.

This stepper is quiet, clever with it's different programs and a superb way to exercise, especially for the elderly. I've found the company very professional and speedy in handling any communications you may send or dispatch to them.

Machine works well and is very usefull, but cannot understand instruction book to opperate all the functions or modes.

As stated, a useful item.. Certainly seems to work. Good for stiff leg joints. Lots of programs to suit. Stable, does not slide around. Fairly quiet.

This is great light weight was looking for something under desk following complex ankle fracture and surgery - now at point back to work but talked with physio about not letting ankle stiffen up - this is great just started using very easy to use no faffing about setting up just plug in at moment for gentle exercise only using lowest setting for 5 mins at time to gradually increase very pleased I got this one

This body tells many a tale. One of my knees deserves retirement, some fingers already claimed theirs. The other knee works double time, but we manage. I was never one for the gym. Expense. Travelling. The thought of all those eyes watching, the pressure of it all—no, that wasn't for me. So I found my comfort at home, in slippers, with the telly on. Years later, I discovered this little elliptical machine—low-impact, gentle on weary joints. It's perfect for someone like me, someone in leg rehabilitation. I think our forefathers dreamed of something like this: a contraption that moves your body while you sit there with a smile, watching the world go by. The motor's quiet too, though the television certainly isn't. There are no excuses left, really. The pedals don't slip, the straps keep your feet secure, and those anti-slip pads mean safety's guaranteed. My son Nick—he's a carer, autistic himself, caring too much perhaps—he helps me move it about. My own movements are confined these days, I'm afraid. There are resistance bands for the upper body too, though I must confess to laziness there. It requires just a bit of effort, which is precisely why it gets neglected so quickly. I could write an entire album about my misfortunes. There's the cancer, the walking frame, the little energy left. The stories are all there, waiting to be mangled. Years of living, of being a test subject, of struggling with energy, of walking with assistance, taught me this: when you finally find something that brings genuine pleasure without damaging your body, you hold onto it. I wish this joy had found me sooner.

The machine is exceptionally quiet. The built in programs are proving to be the most useful as it relieves the cramping muscles in my back from sitting in one position for any length of time. It keeps the legs moving which actually relieves aches and pains which regularly develop after my stroke. As a side effect it improves my walking abilities.

I looked at so many options before I ordered this Merach stepper elliptical machine and I'm thrilled with it! I wanted something basic yet effective, super quiet, easy to operate and lightweight. I got everything but the lightweight part, but thats subjective. For an old lady, this is not easy to lift and tote around, but it's possible (easier if you have sled dogs you can tie it to). I think I'll leave it where it landed cuz I use it there. The stepper has a remote control to run it but I've also discovered a certain channel put in my TV remote will turn the machine on too -- surprise!! That's kind of weird, especially because the machine remote has to be pointed directly at it to work. So the remote works fine and is easy to use or you can reach down and use the controls between your feet. There are different speeds and you can go forward and backward. The movement is smooth and very quiet, which are both important to me. Two other things I like about this: it doesn't have to be electrically powered to move but also works on human effort (and it requires real effort either forward or backward), and it has resistance handpulls that can be attached to both sides to work your arms too. This part is only through human efforts, so put your back into it and get a more thorough workout. This is a great product except for two things I don't like but never considered before buying. One is the darn plug cord is way too short!!! Like my new coffee maker, you're required to plug it into the most inconvenient spot available and that is super annoying! So mine is on an extension cord, but I don't appreciate the company being too cheap and lazy to make the plug humanely. The other thing is not just for this stepper elliptical but probably all of them. Never was height or angle talked about. You need to position this properly but you also have to be positioned properly. If you're vertically-challenged (uh, short) like many of us are, this is not as easy as it seems. The height is not adjustable, nor is mine, so I have to find the right chair and position and distance the machine according to my needs. Turns out that's a lot of work and effort so I was able to put off my workout that day. But make sure you consider ahead of purchase where the tiny plug can go and how you can reach it comfortably. The machine does come with a piece of nonslip stuff that's often used as shelf liner to keep your dishes from sliding. I haven’t used it because I put the machine on carpet and it sticks like glue. I can't even push it much so it's very stable here. I can't say about that small square of rubber shelf liner stuff. This review is honest based on my use, perceptions and flights of fancy, and I hope it helped you decide whatever or at least gave you more questions to help you make your excellent choice. Just because I'm happy with this purchase doesn't mean it's right for you -- do your due diligence and then buy it, lol!! Get moving and you might feel better! BTW, if your knees are iffy, start slow for just a minute or two several times a day and you can build up to more without causing pain. That worked for me!

What we like about the exerciser is that it is easy paced and my husband (89 )and I (88) can both use it and I might add comfortably. Our plan (which we have already started), is to start out on the lowest setting and work our way up. We have also started at 20 minutes for workout and both have had no issues. We love that we are able to be getting a bit of exercise daily now. The exerciser appears to be well made and it's very quiet. Smooth glide pedals are nice and no effort on our part is needed. The machine does it all. We would give the machine 5 stars. It is perfect for us and we are happy to have it.

I'm very pleased with the elliptical leg exerciser. It's easy to use, quiet, works smoothly, and challenges me to increase my movement.

Nothing difficult to set up nor operate. Once you set equipment to your specific level/pace, Sit and pedal manually or automatic on varying levels. Have a newspaper, iPhone, tablet, tv, music handy and before you know it time has elapsed;-). Have Used it daily. Legs knees feel great with no issues using this. Not difficult to operate with minimal noise level. Hardy and sturdy. Equipment is a tad heavy to lift but overall Good value. Remote is handy. Two drawbacks:: 1) feet will slip off pedals if pedaling too fast so straps come in handy 2)electrical cord could be a bit longer NOTE:: Abt feet sliding off pedals issue, if you go shoeless wearing only socks, NO problem with slippage encountered. ;-). Also can use with bare feet to really feel the nodes on pedals. Still using daily. Started level 12 in June twice a day. Hubby has been using since June daily as well. Amazing

Great machine, use several times a day, I have peripheral artery disease and my legs always hurt, using this keeps my blood flowing and helps with the pain, this one is not as expensive as some of the others but does the same thing as they do. No noise at all, surprised me how quiet it is, great having a remote, definitely a value for the money!!