Exercise Stepper Machines and Equipment


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The Exercise Stepper is one of the greatest cardio and aerobic exercising machines available to help you lose weight, stay in shape and look great. And when you look great, YOU feel great. Depending on the type, exercise steppers can be used at home or in your workplace and the bigger types are readily found in gyms and used by everyone – men, women, the old and the young.

We hope that you will find a suitable stepper machine here on this site, so you will be able to start losing those unwanted calories at your own pace. Please bear in mind, as with any exercise equipment, that you must workout safely and within your own fitness limits.

With hundreds of ways to burn fat, and massive variety of fitness equipment available, what are the advantages and benefits of working out with on a Stepper?

  • They are easy to set up and use at home.
  • They are usually very basic, which makes them easy to use.
  • You don’t have to workout in front of anybody else.
  • No matter of the weather, you can always have a workout in your home.
  • Minimal space is required (unlike a treadmill), in use and when stored away.
  • Increase your general health and wellbeing.

Fitness Benefits of an Exercise Stepper (Machine)

twiststeppers Unlike other equipment, steppers will work the whole of your lower body, toning the muscles in your buttocks, shaping your calf muscles and work your quadriceps and hamstrings (upper thigh muscles) into a lactic acid frenzy!

A stepper will also work your core muscles, giving you a mid-body workout which you would never get on say a treadmill. This will help you in your daily life (if you are out of shape and have problems climbing stairs without being breathless) because the stepping motion simulates walking an ordinary flight of steps.

By strengthening your abdominal and lower back muscles, as well as your legs, you will find that climbing an every day staircases becomes a breeze!

Cardiovascular fitness is important to everyone, especially as we get older. Toning, shaping and working your leg muscles will guarantee you a cardio workout of some degree. This doesn’t mean that your workout has to be hard. Far from it. If you work at your own pace to begin with, then increase the intensity and time spent on any type of stepper, you will gradually gain the cardiovascular benefits in a matter of no time at all.

The various types of exercise stepper which you will here:

  • Mini Steppers
  • Portable Steppers
  • Stair Steppers
  • Stairmaster Steppers
  • Twist Steppers

The Air Exercise Stepper is lightweight and cheap to buy and is widely favored among people who don’t have very much room to available. They are usually very light and can be carried in one hand. But don’t be fooled by their minimal size, the air stepper gives you a great workout burning off those ‘extra’ pounds which have been hanging around for far too long!

The Exercise Stepper with Resistance Bands is also a great choice for people who want to put a little extra effort into their workout. While the stepping motion works your lower body, the resistance bands will simultaneously tone almost every muscle in your upper body (a wide variety of exercises can be performed).

Your choice of stepper will largely depend on your goals for toning and losing weight. If you intend on having some really hard workouts, then choose one which is durable and one which preferably has handles for safety. Also choose one which has an electronic digital display so you know exactly how long you are exercising and what level you are using.

How to Use an Exercise Stepper?

You should always warm up before any type of exercising. Start with stretching your leg muscles, (without over straining them) and then flex your upper body and you will be ready to begin.

Keep your back in an upright position and start stepping in a smooth rhythm. Use your ‘free’ hands to balance yourself, as holding on while you exercise can put increased pressure on your lower back.

Beginners should exercise on a low resistance level for up to 10 minutes, and increase as fitness levels and confidence increases.

Intermediates and advanced fitness enthusiasts should aim for 15 to 20 minutes, at a resistance level to suit them.

Remember to always have a water bottle available, particularly when exercising in warmer regions (and rooms) as you will lose increased amounts of water when working out.

How Many Calories Does an Exercise Stepper Burn?

How many calories you burn will depend on several variables – your weight, your fitness and your age. It will also depend on how long you workout and the resistance level of the stepper.

Use this general guide: Based on a vigorous 60 minute workout

Body Weight:

120 lbs – 514 calories burned
150 lbs – 643 calories burned
170 lbs – 729 calories burned