How to Choose a Stair Stepper
Stair steppers offer cardiovascular exercise for adults and kids alike. An ideal piece of fitness equipment for a home gym, exercise enthusiasts can use a mini or full-sized stair stepper to shed pounds, strengthen leg muscles and tone the overall body. While using a stepper is moderately easy, purchasing one requires some consideration for the amount of space that is available for the machine and what type of machine you want. Other considerations include size and price, as well as the features that are available with each machine. With a few simple guidelines, you can find a stair stepper that meets your exercise needs.
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Consider the construction and size of the stair stepper you wish to use. Choose from compact and mini stair steppers to full-sized stair steppers. Test the rails, including handrails and front rail, to evaluate the sturdiness of the machine's construction. Test the mini stair stepper in much the same way, testing how stable the stepper is when in use.
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Opt for a mini stair stepper if you want to avoid the work required to assemble a full-sized stair stepper. Compact and mini stair steppers are ideal for areas with limited space, while full-sized stair steppers are ideal for areas with a large amount of space.
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Choose between a dependent and independent type of stair stepper. Dependent stair steppers feature steps that are dependent upon balanced cohesive movements to operate the machine. In other words, when one stepper is pressed down then the other one comes up. Independent stair steppers feature steps that are independent of each other and more simulate the natural movement of ascending stairs.
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Consider additional features like an LCD monitor, music port, water bottle holder (full-sized stair steppers only), strapped pedals and hydraulic cylinders, which allow for fluid movement.
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Evaluate the product warranty to determine if repairs and refunds are allowed and how these concerns would be handled.
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Tips & Warnings
Stair steppers can range between tens of dollars to several hundred dollars for a mini stepper and from several hundred to several thousand dollars for full-sized stair steppers.
Always compare stair steppers by price.
