is surprisingly heavy for something that you may move around to the different places you sit at home (its advertisements depict people using it in an office and living room). Improving your cardiovascular fitness requires sustaining an elevated heart rate for a given amount of time. When I wasn’t doing that, pedaling the Cubii wasn’t even engaging my larger leg muscles; it was more like an ankle exercise.

Another major difference is that the JR2+ is the only model that offers Bluetooth connectivity for syncing your data with fitness apps, including the Cubii Studio+. Strong and sturdy – Built to last, with durable, gym–quality materials so you’ll feel safe and secure at all times. For example, if you’re looking for a small boost to your calorie burn, don’t mind using an elliptical while working, or are unable to do other forms of exercise, the Cubii may be worth considering.

Finally, compared with resistance training or jogging, the Cubii doesn’t stimulate the muscles in your lower body to any significant degree, making it unlikely to cause noticeable gains in muscle or drastic cardiovascular adaptations.

It differs from the Cubii Pro in that it isn't Bluetooth-enabled, so your progress has to be tracked manually, and is the most readily available Cubii in the UK. What’s more, built–in handle makes the Cubii Seated Elliptical Trainer easy to transport wherever you want to use it, around the house or in the office. If you're starting out on your fitness journey, Cubii recommends starting from level one and working your way up. The big bold-faced claim is that this device allows you to “get fit while you sit,” helping you “burn calories from your couch” and “lose weight and get in shape” while toning your abs, core, hip flexors, glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves in the process. While using the Cubii can be a good way for older adults to get some movement in their daily routine, it should not be considered a replacement for a structured, comprehensive workout program that includes other components like resistance training, flexibility, and balance exercises ( 4).As with the JR1, the Cubii JR2 includes an LCD, batteries, a nonslip workout mat, and a 7-day subscription to the Cubii Studio+ premium app. Weighing less than 20 pounds, the JR2 comes with a built-in handle that allows you to easily move from room to room making it easy to position in front of any seat. OK, so I'm not great at getting in shape (whatever that even means), but in my defense, I work in an office, and, awesome as that office is, it requires that I spend a hefty chunk of my waking hours sitting at a desk. If using under a desk, we recommend a gap of at least 6cm between the underside of your desk and your knees. Furthermore, although the Cubii operates surprisingly smoothly, I found it tedious and mentally difficult to pedal beyond 30 minutes.