Best under-desk ellipticals in Canada
14 under-desk ellipticals ranked as of . Each has an in-stock price in Canadian dollars from the maker’s own store or a retailer selling directly, checked within the last 30 days, and at least one accepted rating or published expert test with a score. 77 more are listed below with the reason they are not ranked.
Show Canadian-made under-desk ellipticals only
Not ranked: available, no rating or published test on record (14) · offer check lapsed (63)
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 92.37
- Availability and price (30%)
- 97.69
- Total
- 57.02
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 92.37 + 0.3 × 97.69 = 57.02
- Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 from 73 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 1/13) because 1 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$99.99 at Best Buy Canada Marketplace (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 4.7 out of 5 from 73 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 86.36
- Availability and price (30%)
- 100.00
- Total
- 55.91
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 86.36 + 0.3 × 100.00 = 55.91
- Reviews: 2.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 0/13) because 0 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$49.99 at Best Buy Canada Marketplace (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 2.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 89.62
- Availability and price (30%)
- 93.08
- Total
- 54.81
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 89.62 + 0.3 × 93.08 = 54.81
- Reviews: 4 out of 5 from 2 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 3/13) because 3 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$148.99 at Wayfair Canada (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 4 out of 5 from 2 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 86.44
- Availability and price (30%)
- 95.38
- Total
- 54.55
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 86.44 + 0.3 × 95.38 = 54.55
- Reviews: 4.3 out of 5 from 406 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 2/13) because 2 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$143.99 at Wayfair Canada (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 4.3 out of 5 from 406 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 89.69
- Availability and price (30%)
- 90.77
- Total
- 54.14
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 89.69 + 0.3 × 90.77 = 54.14
- Reviews: 4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 4/13) because 4 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$149.99 at SurplusbyDesign (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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$219.99 at Staples Canada (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 88.06
- Availability and price (30%)
- 88.46
- Total
- 52.96
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 88.06 + 0.3 × 88.46 = 52.96
- Reviews: 4.1 out of 5 from 16 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 5/13) because 5 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$189.99 at Wayfair Canada FR (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 4.1 out of 5 from 16 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
Each source’s rating is shown on its own. Ratings from different sources are never combined.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 87.53
- Availability and price (30%)
- 86.15
- Total
- 52.10
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 87.53 + 0.3 × 86.15 = 52.10
- Reviews: 4.3 out of 5 from 81 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 6/13) because 6 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$202.99 at Wayfair Canada (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 4.3 out of 5 from 81 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 89.03
- Availability and price (30%)
- 83.85
- Total
- 51.86
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 89.03 + 0.3 × 83.85 = 51.86
- Reviews: 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 7/13) because 7 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$209.99 at Sunny Health & Fitness (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
Each source’s rating is shown on its own. Ratings from different sources are never combined.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 88.52
- Availability and price (30%)
- 81.54
- Total
- 51.02
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 88.52 + 0.3 × 81.54 = 51.02
- Reviews: 3.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 8/13) because 8 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$219.99 at Best Buy Canada Marketplace (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 3.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 90.20
- Availability and price (30%)
- 79.23
- Total
- 50.83
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 90.20 + 0.3 × 79.23 = 50.83
- Reviews: 5 out of 5 from 1 review on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 9/13) because 9 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$229.99 at Wayfair Canada (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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$229.99 at Wayfair Canada FR (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 5 out of 5 from 1 review on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 93.91
- Availability and price (30%)
- 74.62
- Total
- 50.56
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 93.91 + 0.3 × 74.62 = 50.56
- Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 from 2,200 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 11/13) because 11 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$399.95 at Jolly's Medical & Athletic Supplies (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 4.7 out of 5 from 2,200 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
Each source’s rating is shown on its own. Ratings from different sources are never combined.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 91.11
- Availability and price (30%)
- 76.92
- Total
- 50.41
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 91.11 + 0.3 × 76.92 = 50.41
- Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 from 62 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 10/13) because 10 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$299.00 at Ascend (maker's own store, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 4.6 out of 5 from 62 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 90.18
- Availability and price (30%)
- 72.31
- Total
- 48.75
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 90.18 + 0.3 × 72.31 = 48.75
- Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 12/13) because 12 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$427.30 at McGrocer (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
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- Expert (40%)
- 0.00 (No published expert test on file)
- Reviews (30%)
- 91.53
- Availability and price (30%)
- 70.00
- Total
- 48.46
0.4 × 0.00 + 0.3 × 91.53 + 0.3 × 70.00 = 48.46
- Reviews: 5 out of 5 from 9 reviews on Google Shopping, adjusted toward 4.5 as if it started with 50 reviews.
- Availability and price: 70 for the fresh in-stock offer, plus 30 × (1 − 13/13) because 13 of the 13 other ranked under-desk ellipticals have a lower lowest price.
$538.16 at Rehcore (retailer selling directly, listed on Google Shopping), in stock when checked on .
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Reviews by source
- 5 out of 5 from 9 reviews on Google Shopping, retrieved (source). Used in the review component.
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Available in Canada, not ranked: no rating or published test on record
A first-party Canadian seller has these in stock at a price in Canadian dollars, checked within the last 30 days, but we have no accepted rating and no published expert test with a score for them, so the formula has nothing to rank them on. Each line gives the lowest price, the seller and the date checked.
14 under-desk ellipticals
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- CUBII Go Compact Seated Elliptical With Built In Display Monitor (no separate page yet): $409.48 at Best Buy Canada Marketplace, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- FitDesk 3040 Under Desk Elliptical (no separate page yet): $224.99 at Best Buy Canada, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- FitDesk Under Desk Elliptical (no separate page yet): $320.13 at Gopher Sport, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- GLOWWISE Under Desk Elliptical Machine Electric Seated Pedal Exerciser Mini Elliptical Leg Exerciser \w Remoter (no separate page yet): $219.99 at Best Buy Canada Marketplace, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- GLOWWISE Under Desk Elliptical Mini Seated Pedal Exerciser \w Remote Control (no separate page yet): $219.99 at Best Buy Canada Marketplace, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- Household Elliptical Stepper with LED Display (no separate page yet): $125.00 at Komodo Fitness, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- Max Compact Under-Desk Elliptical Trainer - Black/Red | Colour: Black/Red | Size: Os | Paytonkarn10's Closet (no separate page yet): $200.00 at Poshmark Canada, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- MERACH Mini Auto Electric Under Desk Elliptical Machine for Home (no separate page yet): $189.99 at Wayfair Canada, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- MYACUC Under Desk Elliptical Machine Ellipse Leg Exerciser While Sitting for Seniors (no separate page yet): $656.99 at Best Buy Canada Marketplace, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- Physiotherapy Room Under Desk Elliptical Machine with Remote (no separate page yet): $179.96 at Physio Store, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- Powered Foot Pedal Exerciser, Seated Under Desk Bike Elliptical Machine (no separate page yet): $334.99 at Wayfair Canada, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- Soozier Under Desk Elliptical Exercise Machine (no separate page yet): $283.99 at Wayfair Canada, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- Wholesale Portable ABS Electric Under Desk Elliptical Trainer Quiet Magnetic Pedal Exerciser Office Home Cardio Fitness EquipmentPortable ABS Electric (no separate page yet): $97.84 at Alibaba.com, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
- Yosuda E5 Compact Under Desk Elliptical Trainer (no separate page yet): $279.99 at singclub, in stock when checked on ; no rating or published test on record
Not ranked: offer check lapsed
These have no in-stock offer checked within the last 30 days. Older prices are not published.
63 under-desk ellipticals
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- Alomejor Under Desk Elliptical, Mini Stepper with Convex Massage Points and Folding Design for Home Office: offer never checked
- Ciihi Under Desk Elliptical Machine, Ellipse Leg Exerciser As Seen On Tv For Seniors Fully Assembled: offer never checked
- Cubii F3a2 Seated Under Desk Elliptical Teal Turquoise Great Condition: offer never checked
- Cubii JR1 Compact Under Desk Elliptical F3A2 Black Green 8-Levels Display: offer never checked
- Cubii JR2 Compact Seated Elliptical: offer never checked
- Cubii Move Under Desk Elliptical Bike Exerciser: offer never checked
- DamKee Under Desk Elliptical Exercise Machine Electric Ellipse Leg Exerciser As Seen On TV: offer never checked
- DeskCycle Ellipse Leg Exerciser Under Desk Elliptical Machine and Foot Pedal Exerciser: offer never checked
- DeskCycle Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser: offer never checked
- Dripex Elliptical Exercise Machine, Elliptical Machine for Home: offer never checked
- Dripex Under Desk Elliptical Leg Exerciser While Sitting for Seniors: offer never checked
- DUREXO Under Desk Elliptical Machine Ellipse Leg Exerciser While Sitting for Seniors with 12-Speeds & Remote Control: offer never checked
- ESL Under Desk Elliptical Portable Leg Exerciser for Seniors: offer never checked
- FITKS360 Under Desk Elliptical & Mini Exercise Bike Seated Electric Leg Exerciser & Magnetic Pedal Machine for Seniors Arms & Legs Workout: offer never checked
- Goplus Under Desk Elliptical Pedal Exerciser: offer never checked
- GUGTTR Under Desk Elliptical 2-in-1 Electric Leg Exerciser for Seniors: offer never checked
- GUGTTR Under Desk Elliptical Machine: offer never checked
- GUGTTR Under Desk Elliptical Machine, Low Impact Leg Exerciser for Seniors: offer never checked
- Gxfchyl Under Desk Elliptical Trainer Machine Mini Compact Foot Pedal Exerciser Home Motorized Elliptical Trainer: offer never checked
- HARISON Under Desk Elliptical Machine with Multi-Functional Lcd Display: offer never checked
- HJDFGSS Under Desk Elliptical Machine, Electric Ellipse Leg Exerciser While Sitting for Seniors Adults: offer never checked
- HTM Under Desk Elliptical Machine - Electric Elliptical Exerciser: offer never checked
- Ksports Mini Elliptical Machine With Seat: offer never checked
- Lifepro Portable Under Desk Elliptical Exercise Machine Manual Pedal Exerciser for Home Workouts: offer never checked
- Lifepro Portable Under Desk Elliptical Exercise Machine Motorized Pedal Exerciser for Home Workouts: offer never checked
- LifePro Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser: offer never checked
- Lksixu Under-Desk Elliptical Machine Elliptical Leg Exerciser For Elderly People Seated Leg Exerciser Seated Elliptical Leg Exerciser For Home Use Und: offer never checked
- Low Impact Under Desk Elliptical Quiet Elec Exerciser Black Wood: offer never checked
- MERACH E34 Compact and Portable Elliptical Machine for Low-Impact Exercise: offer never checked
- MOMODA Under Desk Elliptical Machine, 2 in 1 Electric Seated Pedal Exerciser: offer never checked
- Motorized Under Desk Elliptical Trainer With Pedals Led Display: offer never checked
- NEWBULIG Under Desk Elliptical Machine Ellipse Leg Exerciser As Seen On TV with Remote Control: offer never checked
- Novarhome Under Desk Elliptical Machine Quiet & Portable Electric Machine Seated Pedal Exerciser with Remote Control: offer never checked
- Onegood Multifunctional Home Stepper Lose Weight Pedal Elliptical Multifunctional Stepper Mini Jogging Machine Multifunctional Stepper Fitness Equipme: offer never checked
- predolo Home Elliptical Compact Under Desk Elliptical Pedal Exerciser Stepper: offer never checked
- Quiet Motorized Leg Exerciser, Under Desk Elliptical Trainer: offer never checked
- REATHLETE CYCLO Under-Desk Bike/Pedal Exerciser Desk Bike for Leg and Arm Exercises: offer never checked
- rockible Home Elliptical Compact Under Desk Elliptical Stepper Pedal Exerciser Quiet Resistance Smooth Flywheel Low Impact PVC Steel Suitable for: offer never checked
- SereneLife Elliptical Under Desk Exercise Equipment Compact Ergonomic Seated Elliptical: offer never checked
- SogesGame Under Desk Elliptical Machine, Ellipse Leg Exerciser for Seniors: offer never checked
- SogesPower Under Desk Elliptical Exercise Machine: offer never checked
- Stamina PRODUCTS Stamina Motorized Elliptical Compact Seated Fitness Exerciser for Home Or Office: offer never checked
- Step Fitness Machines, Mini Stepper Under Desk Elliptical Steppers for Exercise Desk Pedal Exerciser with Unique Design: offer never checked
- Stepper Under Desk Elliptical Bike Pedal Exerciser Mini Elliptical Machine: offer never checked
- Sunny Health & Fitness Sitting Under Desk Elliptical Exerciser: offer never checked
- Sunny Health & Fitness Smart Compact Elliptical Cross Trainer with Handlebar: offer never checked
- Sunny Health & Fitness Smart Electric Motorized Under Desk Elliptical Cardio Exerciser: offer never checked
- Sunny Health & Fitness Smart Elliptical Trainer: offer never checked
- Sunny Health & Fitness Smart Under Desk Elliptical: offer never checked
- Sunny Health & Fitness Under Desk Pedal Elliptical Machine Leg Exerciser: offer never checked
- Sweetcrispy Compact Under-Desk Elliptical – Quiet Mini Pedal Exerciser with Adjustable Speed and LED Display: offer never checked
- THERUN Elliptical Machine for Home Hyper-Quiet Magnetic Elliptical Elliptical Exercise Machine with 16 Resistance Levels: offer never checked
- TODO Under Desk Elliptical Machine, Fully Assembled Electric Pedal Exerciser: offer never checked
- UBesGoo Mini Elliptical Trainer Pedal Mini Elliptical Trainers Exerciser Black Red: offer never checked
- Upgo Fitness Upgo Sous Le Bureau Ellipticals Electric: offer never checked
- UPREIGN Under Desk Elliptical, Portable Seated Elliptical Exercise Machine: offer never checked
- VIVURN 018 Under Desk Elliptical 5 Mode 12 Speed Low Impact Mini Electric Leg Exerciser As Seen on TV While Sitting for Seniors: offer never checked
- VIVURN 028 Under Desk Elliptical 5 Modes 12 Speeds Electric Leg Exerciser As Seen on TV While Sitting for Seniors: offer never checked
- Wakeman Under Desk Elliptical Seated Exercise Equipment for a Low-Impact Workout Work from Home: offer never checked
- Weslo Momentum G 4.1 Elliptical: offer never checked
- WithStar Under Desk Elliptical Machine, Electric Seated Pedal Exerciser for Seniors & Home Office: offer never checked
- Yagud Under Desk Elliptical Machine, Elliptical Leg Exerciser as Seen on TV for Senior with Remote Control,: offer never checked
- Yagud Under Desk Machine, Electric Elliptical Leg Exerciser for Senior: offer never checked