Hailed by TikTok users as being the ultimate fitness "life hack" tool (particularly for those working from home or who spend their days curled up in front of their computer), the Cubii Pro Under-Desk Elliptical Machine ($178, originally $198) went viral over the last year for its reasonable price tag, easy-to-use build, and undeniable health benefits — which include a user's ability to reportedly burn an average of 150 calories per hour, simply while pedaling on the machine.
I've invested in a fair share of home-based workout machines in my lifetime, and after testing the workout tool for myself, the Cubii Move Under-Desk Elliptical has, without question, proven to be the best of them all — for a number of reasons. Besides the easy assembly and portable design (which allows me to move the machine from my home office to my living room and just about any other area within my home), the compact tool also features a basic LCD monitor on the front that can be adjusted to display everything from the number of calories burned to a user's stride count, duration, and more. The machine features six resistance settings, so I can program my workout to the intensity that's best for me, all with the turn of a dial. The elliptical is also built to create a smoother, more low-impact cardio experience that allows users to work their leg muscles (actually six key muscle groups, to be exact) with minimal motion and without fear of hitting their knees on a desk or putting stress on their joints in the process.
Best of all, this under-desk elliptical machine can also be registered through the Cubii app, which gives users the opportunity to enjoy a more comprehensive workout through manual data tracking, annual progress reports, and access to 300+ expert-guided workout classes. While this machine hasn't entirely replaced my daily visit to the gym, it has helped me to get some extra movement in while sitting at my office desk and also contribute to my daily step goals.
There's also some assembly required with this model, though nothing too strenuous. The elliptical machine came with a full set of easy-to-read instructions that guided me to put the tool together in under 25 minutes and even had me properly using the machine (utilizing the product's tracking settings and all) in the span of about five minutes.
This elliptical machine is ideal for anyone who constantly finds themselves left without enough hours in the day to accomplish everything they need to. (A struggle we likely can all relate to!) Whether you're having difficulty squeezing a good workout into your already hectic schedule, are a remote worker in need of some extra movement, or are a multitasker that loves finding new ways to manage your time efficiently, this under-desk elliptical is a valuable tool that will help anyone to stay active and tackle fitness goals in a more reasonable way.
