Mini Stepper Brand/Model Recommendation

Ainhisg · ‎03-09-2010

Does anyone use a mini stepper, and if so, do you have a brand/model you can recommend? I power walk outside 3 days a week unless the temp is going to be 32 degrees or lower. In the past, I have just sat out the really cold days, which are multiple days in the winter. But I am wanting to keep up my cardio especially now that I am getting older. @Shelbelle I think you might have one based on past threads?

I have such limited room, which is why I'm looking at a stepper. I don't think the Cubii or something like that will give me enough of a workout. I might have room for a manual treadmill, but I'm unsure about the incline on those. The one I found on Amazon that has an adjustable incline (2 settings) doesn't get very good reviews.

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@Ainhisg wrote:
Does anyone use a mini stepper, and if so, do you have a brand/model you can recommend? I power walk outside 3 days a week unless the temp is going to be 32 degrees or lower. In the past, I have just sat out the really cold days, which are multiple days in the winter. But I am wanting to keep up my cardio especially now that I am getting older. @Shelbelle I think you might have one based on past threads?

I have such limited room, which is why I'm looking at a stepper. I don't think the Cubii or something like that will give me enough of a workout. I might have room for a manual treadmill, but I'm unsure about the incline on those. The one I found on Amazon that has an adjustable incline (2 settings) doesn't get very good reviews.

what about Walk at home videos

you don't need a lot of space and they are a good work out

10sluvr · ‎03-10-2010

we had a stepper, but got rid of it, when we moved. for some reason, we just didn't use/like it. We now have a folding bike and we use and like that. very sturdy and quiet. ours is from amazon-exerpeutic folding bike. I have watched the Q's fitnation folding bike and that looks like a good deal w/ good reviews. Not what you asked for just something different to think about.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Mine is old so I cant recommend a brand, many on amazon, just read the reviews. but I still love mine and use it daily for 45 minutes. I have arthritis in my knee and the straight leg motion of it does not bother my knee, I used a recumbent bike and my pain began to increase. Newer models also come with a twist feature.

Sweet Kitties · ‎09-03-2017

I don't know what brand would be best. I stopped using mine when I started to develop achelles tendinitis from it. When I stopped using the stepper it went away.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I bought a mini stepper from the Q around ten years ago and don't remember the brand name. Used it for a few years then decided to get an inclining treadmill which I'm happy with now.

ETA-

The mini stepper I bought from the Q was called a Stamina InMotion Compact. It did not have the resistance bands. It also didn't have a carrying handle on it which was a bummer whenever I had to move it. It was so heavy and awkward to move. I suggest you get one with a handle on it.