Cubii Total Body+ Review 2024

In-depth Review of Cubii Total Body+

Construction

The overall construction of the Cubii Total Body+ is pretty standard compared to other seated elliptical machines. It has a small footprint, so it should fit under most tables and desks. This makes the Cubii beneficial to those with limited space. The Total Body+ is also designed to work for pretty much anyone.

Frame

The frame of the Total Body+ is a square(ish) shape.

It’s longer than it is wide, and not very tall which makes it best for most spaces. The frame is made out of plastic with a metal base and only weighs about 19.3 lbs. Since it is only meant to be used when seated, rather than standing, it feels plenty solid. It sits directly on the floor so we didn’t expect it to be made entirely of metal because this would make it heavier and less easy to move around. Because it’s lightweight, you can carry it using the black nylon handle on the back, or wheel it around with the 2 rear transportation wheels by using the front built-in handle to tip up the front end.

The wheels make it easier to move and position in front of your chair.

The frame has rubber on the bottom so you don’t have to worry about it sliding around or scratching your floor.

Pedals

The pedals are flat and oversized to work with any type of athletic shoe and most sized feet.

They’re textured so your feet won’t slip and they have a raised ridge that wraps around the front and sides to help keep your feet from sliding off the fronts.

The pedals move in a circular lateral motion that’s low impact. This pattern makes for some ankle flexion throughout the stroke, while working your lower body. The motion of the pedals is smooth, and consistent while not taking up a lot of space through the entire stroke.

Resistance

The Cubii comes with 12 different resistance levels. It uses magnetic resistance that feels smooth and quiet. You can very slightly hear the resistance change, but it’s very quiet overall. You have to bend forward and use the “minus” and “plus” buttons on the console to change the resistance level. The level is shown on the LCD screen.

The amount of resistance isn’t as great as traditional elliptical machines, as far as tension, but you can notice a difference when shifting from high to low resistances and vice versa.

It isn’t the most amount of tension to push your legs against, but it is plenty considering how small and compact the Total Body+ is. A lot of tension also isn’t appropriate for the nature of the machine and the type of activity it offers.

Handles

Because this Cubii seated elliptical is called the Total Body+, it makes sense that it has handles to work your upper body.

The handles are attached to a resistance pulley system.

The pulley system works like resistance bands and feels similar to using resistance bands. The amount of tension is consistent with every rep. The handles also retract when you let go of them, so be careful not to hit yourself with the plastic handles if you let them go.

My only complaint with the handles is that they’re a little awkwardly positioned to use when you’re pedaling.

I noticed when doing curls and rows, I have to keep the handles close to my body and let the pulleys attached to the handles extend up between my legs. The handles are also not practical to use when you’re pedaling at your desk.

Console

The console is a backlit LCD screen that’s built into the Cubii below the handles.

It is decent-sized and displays your strides, time, distance, resistance, calories, and RPMs. The distance can be changed between miles and kilometers. You’ll use the mode button below the screen to do this, and for changing between some of the metrics displayed. The user button is where you can switch between profiles. There are two user profiles as well as a guest mode.

You do have to look down at your feet to read the screen, but it’s large enough to see everything fairly well. The console and resistance require a charge to use. The Cubii comes with a wall plug to charge it. I’ve found that ours holds a charge well, so you don’t have to worry about using it near an outlet all the time.

Cubii App

The Cubii Total Body+ is Bluetooth enabled to use with the Cubii App. I will say for a free training app, Cubii has a lot of content! The app connects through your device to the Cubii Total Body+ to track your metrics, see your progress, and get guidance while you’re using it.

The Cubii Studio+ is where you’ll find classes led by instructors. There are over 300 trainer-led videos! You can take classes made for stretching, and strength, as well as fully seated and standing plus seated classes. You’ll never stand on the Cubii though because it isn’t meant to be used while standing.

Classes are available in different durations, and they come with music built in that plays in the background. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount and quality of classes on the Cubii App. It’s beneficial if you want some guidance and motivation when using the Cubii.

Functionality & Performance

The Cubii Total Body+ is extremely quiet, smooth, and stable to use. It’s so quiet and compact that it can be used in most homes and even at the office. It slips under your desk so your coworkers might not even notice you’re using it. Since the motion is more like an elliptical, your knees don’t raise much, so if you have longer legs and a low desk, you should still be able to get in full strides.

I will say it took me a little longer than expected to get into a good position while using the Total Body+. I’m only about 5’1” and I have short legs so I had to lower my office chair and sit closer to the edge of my seat to fully use the pedals. Our taller reviewers didn’t have a problem and required less adjusting to get started.

Most people will be able to reach the pedals and use them under a desk without any issues.

The Total Body+ also comes with a wheel stopper so you can use it with a wheeled office chair. It fits at the bottom of the frame below the screen. You place one wheel of your chair in it to keep your chair from moving around. This is especially helpful to get a good placement of the wheels, and if you’re using the Cubii on hard floors. The Cubii can also be used in front of a couch, or at other types of chairs.

The big difference between an under-desk elliptical like this one, and an under-desk bike is the pedals and pedal motion.

Under-desk bike pedals move in more of a circular motion that requires your knees to bend and lift higher. I think the Cubii Total Body+, like other under-desk ellipticals, works better for more people and spaces than under-desk bikes, although both are compact and require little space to use.

Of course, if you’re already able to get in 8-10k steps per day and regular activity like walking, an under-desk elliptical probably isn’t for you. It obviously doesn’t provide the most strenuous type of exercise, but a seated elliptical can certainly help if you have balance issues and are limited to being seated, and also if you spend a lot of your time working at a desk. For that, we love how compact, and quiet the Cubii Total Body+ is. It also is nice to have the option to work your upper body with the resistance handles.

This seated elliptical is a bit of a splurge, however, compared to others on the market. This is because of the added features like handles and Bluetooth connectivity. So, keep this in mind and know that with the Total Body+, you’re getting the souped-up version of under-desk ellipticals.

Warranty

Cubii includes a 1-year warranty with the purchase of the Total Body+. Assembly is easy and most people should be fine to set it up themselves. It just requires using a screwdriver.