The Yosuda Cardio Climber Elliptical is a compact machine that combines several cardio machines in one.
It was designed to feel like an elliptical machine, stepper, and a treadmill.
I’ve reviewed several exercise bikes and have been on many ellipticals but never tried a machine that has all three.
So I’m looking forward to putting this all-in-one cardio machine to the test.
Let’s check it out!
Unboxing
Table of Contents
For as tall as the Yosuda Cardio Climber Elliptical Stepper is, I was surprised to see it came in a medium sized box.
Once I got the contents out of the box, everything is protected in plastic and styrofoam.
All the pieces were intact with no damage.
And here it is once it’s all put together.
Assembly was fairly simple and didn’t take very long.
I followed the assembly video provided by Yosuda (I’ll leave it below to make it easy for you).
Specs
- Dimensions: 38″L x 62″ H x 21″ W
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs
- Material: Light commercial grade steel
- Resistance: 16 levels of magnetic resistance
- Flywheel: 18 lbs
- LCD monitor: Tracks calories, time, speed, distance, pulse, and odometer
Magnetic Resistance
Right under the LCD monitor there’s a round knob that controls the amount of resistance I want.
The dial is numbered 1 through 16 and it gets really challenging once I get to the high numbers.
It’s harder to press the pedals down and the handles are harder to move.
What I like about it all is that the workouts get tough but the exercise is still low impact so it’s gentle on my joints.
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Flywheel
The flywheel weighs 18 lbs and it’s extremely quiet.
And as you can tell from the pic above, the pedals and moving handles are connected so they move simultaneously.
I like that the pedals have a real smooth motion to them.
And this is because each pedal glides up and down on a 45 degree chrome piece of metal.
That gliding motion also keeps the exercise low impact which feels great on my aging joints 🙂
Handles
The Cardio Climber has two sets of handles.
One set is stationary (above) so if I just want to use my legs during my workout I can hang on to these.
These have pulse sensors on them which I don’t use but they’re there in case you do.
While I hang on to the stationary handles, the longer handles continue to move back and forth since they’re connected to the pedals.
And here’s what all the handles look like when standing in front of the bike.
They’re all lined with a soft rubber-like cover that feels comfortable and grippy.
And here I have my hands on the moving handles when I want to get my whole body working.
Both my upper and lower body are moving at the same time.
I can choose whether I want to use my arms and legs to work equally or use my arms or legs more.
Pedals
The pedals are 13.5″ long and 5.5″ wide.
They have a textured grip and have a raised upper and inner border to prevent my shoe from slipping while exercising.
Here’s a view of both pedals from the back.
I wear a 9.5 size shoe and this is what it looks like on the pedal.
LCD Monitor & Device Mount
The Cardio Climber LCD monitor is really basic and there’s nothing fancy about it but it does what it’s supposed to.
It keeps track of time, calories, speed, distance, total distance (odometer), and my pulse.
Right above there’s a space to set my phone or tablet.
Stable
The hind leg is adjustable from both sides.
You’ll see an orange dial that lifts each side up in case you have uneven floors.
My garage gym floors are even so I don’t use them but it’s nice to have that option in case I move the elliptical to another room.
I’ve used it at different speeds and there’s no wobble so it is very stable.
Easy to Move
The front leg has wheels so I can tilt the bike and move it to a corner and out of the way.
It moves so easy that even my 10 year old daughter can move it without struggling.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Low impact: Less stress on joints
- Quiet: Magnetic resistance and smooth gliding motion keeps the machine quiet
- Whole body workout: Arms and legs move against resistance at the same time
- Compact: Most of the space taken up is vertical space
- Multiple resistance levels: 16 levels of resistance so I can keep challenging myself
Cons
- Pedal size: People with real big feet may have part of their shoe stick out from the back but most of the weight falls on the ball of the foot (not the heel) while exercising.
Yosuda Discount Code
The Yosuda Pro Cardio Climber currently sells for $600 at the Yosuda website.
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Yosuda Cardio Climber Elliptical Review
I like that I can use the Cardio Climber as an elliptical and stepper.
To me it doesn’t feel like a treadmill even though Yosuda states that on their website.
Having the ability to increase resistance gives me the ability to vary the intensity of my workouts and keep challenging myself.
And with a small foot print, it doesn’t take up much space in my home gym.
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