Stair Stepper Reviews

There is no denying that a stair stepper will give you an intense cardio workout that burns calories. But you will find that fewer and fewer are being sold. Their market share is being replaced by elliptical trainers (See Elliptical Trainer Best Buy Recommendations).

The problem with stair steppers is you are constantly reversing the motion. That leads to continual stress on your joints, particularly your knees. In comparison, with an elliptical trainer you motion is fluid and smooth. In fact, the motion is elliptical. There is never any reversal, and consequently you have considerably less impact. Click here to learn more about the benefits of an elliptical trainer.

If you are sold on a stair stepper then we suggest you check out StairMaster FreeClimber 4200 PT and the Diamondback 1150ST. Both are decent machines with a good reputation. But take my word and go for an elliptical instead.

Below are a couple of inexpensive models that can be found at www.MegaFitness.com.

LifeFitness Lifestep 9500 Stair Stepper Remanufactured

lifefitness stair stepper Life Fitness Lifestep 9500 This stair stepper has dependent steps, which means that when one step goes down, the other comes up and vice-versa. Life Fitness has the # 1 selling stepper in this category. They have proven workout programs enabling the user to have a more fun and interactive workout.

SPECIFICATIONS: Workout programs for stair stepper: Fat burn, Cardio, Hill, Random, Manual, Fit Test, Quick Start feature Consol Readouts : Elapsed time, distance, total calories burned, total calories burned/hour, heart rate, incline, speed (mph), pace (x min./mile), program profile, watts, METs. Dimensions : 34W x 42L x 63 H Weight : 224 lbs. (crated for shipping 240 lbs.) Power : 120Volts (15-amp circuit breaker recommended)

In Home Warranty: Lifetime frame 1 year parts on motor 6 Months parts 6 Months labor reimbursement Lifetime (toll free) phone support. 90 days wearable replacement / repair on pads, grips, belts and cables due to manufactures defects. Availability and price are always subject to change.

Suggested Price $499.95

Also see the NordicTrack FreeMotion s5.6 and the NordicTrack FreeMotion s5.8.