Stair steppers

Stair steppers are commonly used home fitness machines that give a good aerobic workout to both an exercise novice and an advanced exerciser. Stair steppers are also very simple to use, since the motion actually mimics something as simple as the climbing of a set of stairs. They also have the advantage of being one of the more maintenance free of the fitness machines.

A quality stair stepper also usually has a small footprint and so can be a great choice for those who have small space considerations.

There are two types of stair steppers: dependent and independent. The dependent stair stepper has both pedals linked, whereas the independent model is one where each step is not controlled or related to what is happening on the other step. Many novices find the dependent unit easier at first, but it is largely a matter of taste.

Here are the features that you need to make sure any stair stepper you purchase has:

Solid frame that doesn't wobble and promotes stability throughout the exercise.
Has belt or steel cables to drive the stepping motion.
Has hydraulic oil-filled shocks that are resistance adjustable.
Clear, easy to read electronic monitor that displays the information that is of most interest to you as you work out.

There are some great resources on the internet for high quality stair steppers, and we have provided links to each website for your convenience below.

Recommended Stair Stepper Resources

Mega Fitness Superstore - Over 1500 fitness products available. You name it they have it. 110% low price guarantee for 60 days. They also have refurbished bargains too!
FitnessEquipment.com - Extensive line of fitness equipment including treadmills, elliptical trainers, ab machines, rowing machines, stair steppers, home gyms, exercise bikes, and much more. Has been distributing quality fitness equipment for over 15 years, 7 years online. Products usually ship the same day.