Height: Has anyone on the shorter side used this?
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Hi Susie, This is a great question. The answer is 5' is perfect fit. We have had many people who are 4'10" -6'5" give us feedback and all have said it was not an issue. As always FitDesk has a 100% satisfaction guarantee and will even pay return shipping. This allows you to try the FitDesk with NO RISK. FitDesk
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I am 5'7" and have a shorter stride. It took me a bit to get used to the stride of the machine but I don't feel like its an issue now. Because his stride is so long you might try to find a machine with a similar stride in a store for him to test before you make a purchase. This is the only elliptical I have ever used for an extended amount of time so it is all I know. My brother ,who is about my height, seemed to think the stride was strange the first time he was on it but after a little while he adjusted, he has tested many ellipticals.
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I'm 6' 2" as well, and I haven't had any issues. I was most concerned for the squat station, but it works surprisingly well - even for taller individuals like myself.
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I have a question - Im shorter than all of you at 4'9". I recently spent an evening putting together a reclining bike only to find my feet went nowhere near the pedals even on the lowest setting! Reluctant to buy another one.. Any ideas?
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Yes I have. It is cumberson to use. I have we sties 20 lbs. I can't not seem to adjust it to be short enough. So I use it as best I can but I set the arm pole all the way up as far as possible. It works enough. Not loving it though.
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I'm 5'6 and have no issues. My friend who's a little shorter uses mine all the time with no issue and loves it so much I'm buying one for her shower. It maneuvers so easily!
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Patsy, I can only say to you I'm 5' 4" tall and it fits me perfectly, my husband has used it and he's 5' 10". It works perfectly, the only time it doesn't is when you're on your side. I hope this helps, I'm not in the position of telling at this time to tell you how long it is.
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Yes, used by a 5'11" man now. Not a 90 degree angle with your feet on the foot bars.
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No you are not to short but I would recommend that you remove the top part that supports your upper body if you want to be more comfortable. I did and I am 4' 11" and it did not interfere with the trainer. You can still attach the calculator that comes with it.
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It worked so well, I've already passed it on to a friend, so I'm not sure. I'm 5'7" and it was comfortable to use.
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I'm 5' 6" and I love using mine. If you flip the bar over, the grips are higher, flip it back and they are lower. So you can choose the side you want to use.
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I don't know my husband is short. It does go way back from where we use it. What I did was go to a sporting goods store that sells exercise equipment and sat on it. I found it to be very comfortable. Then I went home and bought it from Amazon. I am so very happy with my choice. My husband is also.
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I'm 5'6 and wish it was shorter, unit a little bulky, but gets the job done.I think the plug in model is shorter so you may want to try that one.
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I'm 5'3 and I feel too short for it, so those heights might work! The fan is useless for a shorty like me. Machine is pretty quiet. I watch movies on my tablet without headphones, and it's fine.
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No, it does not adjust for shorter persons. I had to give mine away, because I missed the send back date. I was very disappointed and thought it was advertised incorrectly.
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I'm 6ft, it's not fun to move, but manageable. I imagine it doesn't matter how tall you are. It might even be easier for a shorter person. It's pretty heavy and yes the support stand is what is the problem area when trying to move it. Nevertheless, I wouldn't consider this a reason to not buy this machine or to buy a competitor. This is a good machine and it's worth working through the minor movement hurdles.
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I'm not sure on the lowest height. My husband is 5'11". I know that at 5'4" I have no problems using it.