The Stamina InMotion E1000 is a great concept that has its own benefits and disadvantages when operating it, so stick around for an in-depth review of this product and how it performs.
The core premise of the Stamina InMotion E1000 elliptical is that it’s a compact, semi-portable workout option for those who don’t have the room to exercise in more robust ways.
We’ll be going through what the Stamina InMotion E1000 is in more detail below, as well as which features it has and whether you should buy it. Then we’ll finish with its pros and cons, where everything discussed in this review will be summarized for easy reading.
What is the Stamina InMotion E1000?
So, the Stamina InMotion E1000 is an elliptical trainer, sometimes called a cross-trainer, that mimics walking motions to provide a lower body workout. Since they’re not an intensive or high-impact form of exercise, elliptical trainers are great for those who have injuries or other conditions that mean they can’t perform the more rigorous lower body exercises that many of us can.
Ellipticals come in many shapes and sizes but, in the case of the Stamina InMotion E1000, it’s a smaller variant that brings a convenience factor that many elliptical trainers don’t have.
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The Price
Now, let’s get the most important thing out of the way, the price tag. Typical ellipticals, which are larger and more cumbersome, can retail for much more than a simple and compact model like the Stamina InMotion E1000, being more expensive by a factor of ten in some instances.
That said, larger ellipticals have a longer stride length so that you get more movement out of them when compared to smaller ones like the InMotion.
Stride and Calorie Counting
Inside the model is a small electronic system that’s used to track your strides, as well as some other useful metrics like the time and the estimated number of calories you’ve burned.
This is a nice surprise in a model that’s as cheap as the InMotion is, and it informs your workout so you can strategize and know how much progress you’re making in your workout sessions.
That said, let us reiterate that the calorie burn count is an estimate since the model has no way of knowing your body type and the intensity of your movement.
Resistance Training
Along with its sophisticated electronic stride counting system, the Stamina InMotion also has a resistance knob that’s located at the front, so you can access it easily.
Turning it changes the resistance levels, allowing you to build strength and not become too used to one resistance setting. The knob is also great for when multiple people want to use the elliptical in the same time frame.
If you’re using an elliptical for medical reasons, it’s best to stick to lower resistance levels, while if you want to train your legs and lose more calories, then you’ll want to increase resistance as you use it.
An hour on a mini elliptical device such as the InMotion can burn you as much as 110 calories an hour, the equivalent of a one-mile walk.
The secret to burning calories with the InMotion is that you can use it whilst working, gaming, or watching TV.
Quiet and Portable Compact Elliptical
Given the size of the InMotion, you can place it under a desk and use it while sitting down, and even while working. It’s reliable when in use to an extent.
That extent is that the pedals can become squeaky as the lubricant on them gets worn away, a shame for a product that’s otherwise very quiet when you’re using it so that you can work undisturbed.
The pedals can become misaligned with heavy use too, though your feet should stay firmly on them at all times thanks to non-slip surfacing on the pedal faces.
The small size of the InMotion also makes it portable, though the lack of a carry handle can make this a hassle.
Comfort and Recommended Use
Comfort is pretty important for workout equipment, especially equipment like the InMotion since it’s best used when seated. We wouldn’t recommend that you’d use it standing up since it can be uncomfortable and exacerbates incompatibilities that some body types may have, such as height and body weight.
Taller people, like those above 5’ 9”, may not like the smaller strides that the InMotion offers since it won’t be challenging, and can even feel restrictive.
Also, heavier people over 175 pounds may not be able to use the elliptical at all when standing since it won’t support the weight, hence why we suggest everyone uses it seated no matter their body type.
Should You Buy the Stamina InMotion E1000?
Now that we’ve gone through the InMotion’s features and highlighted both positive and negative qualities about it, it’s time to give our opinion. Do we think you should buy the Stamina InMotion E1000? It depends.
We think that the overwhelming majority of people can get great use out of the product, and those that have trouble can easily mitigate a negative experience with this product.
For instance, we do think you should buy this if you’re in the market for a mini elliptical, but we’d heavily recommend everybody uses it seated instead of standing as this is the most comfortable and carefree method of use.
The Pros and Cons of the Stamina InMotion E1000
So, now that we’ve learned a lot about the Stamina InMotion E1000, let’s go through its pros and cons in some detail to summarize the user experience with this piece of kit. If you want a summary of our summary, we’ve also included a short list of pros and cons below.
We’ll start with the good. As far as workout equipment goes, the Stamina InMotion is a compact product, which makes it very easy to store and also means it’s lightweight, too.
This is perfect for those who may need to move it around or otherwise store it away when they’re done so it doesn’t take up what little room the product occupies. The fact it’s lightweight doesn’t mean it’s weak, either, as the InMotion has a steel construction.
Once you’ve assembled it, which is easy because of how small it is, it’s then pretty easy to use. You can work out on it either by standing or sitting.
We’d recommend sitting, preferably at a desk, as one of the big draws of a product like this is that you can use it whilst working. This means you don’t lose productivity whilst working out, and it’s great for those who get easily distracted from their exercise.
You also won’t get distracted by the noise the InMotion makes, because it barely makes any.
During your workout, you’ll find that the attached pedals have a non-slip surface to minimize the chance of you messing up your rhythm with a foot slip.
The entire design of these pedals and the way they move is low impact, meaning that it’s great for joints and won’t stress them too much. Because of this, we’d definitely recommend the InMotion for elderly people, or just those with a weaker leg strength than normal.
Complete with an LCD display that’s capable of showing you both the time and the distance you’ve theoretically traveled, the Stamina InMotion is a smart but simple product that won’t burn a hole in your wallet, which is always appreciated.
Pros:
- The Stamina InMotion is compact, lightweight, and easy to store.
- Sturdy steel construction means it’s durable.
- Easy to assemble and simple to use
- You can use it at desks, presenting a productive and creative way to burn calories.
- Non-slip pedals add stability.
- It doesn’t make much noise
- Low impact design to safeguard your joints.
- Mini LCD display tracks time and distance traveled
- Budget-friendly
There aren’t as many negatives as the positives, which is a good sign, and many of them are based on certain incompatibilities that may arise between the user and the product.
For example, the taller you are, the less likely you are to be satisfied with the short striding length that the InMotion performs at. If you’re working with a long set of legs, you might have trouble with this product as it won’t feel challenging enough.
Likewise, larger users may also have trouble supporting their weight on the InMotion, but this is mainly a problem when using it standing up.
Speaking of using this product while standing, it can be generally uncomfortable to use the InMotion that way, which is why we recommend all users operate it by sitting down no matter their body type.
Also, while the product may be quiet, frequent use and the passage of time can cause it to develop squeaking noises. Sometimes a splash of oil is enough to stop this but sometimes it isn’t, at which point a more invasive solution like taking the InMotion apart may be needed to finally stop the squeaking.
Cons:
- Tall people may be disappointed by the small stride length.
- Won’t support larger weight users if used standing.
- Can be uncomfortable to use when standing up.
- Squeaking noises can develop over time and use.
- Is only a lower body workout.
