- Independent design stepping action
- Two adjustable-resistance hydraulic cylinders provide a smooth stepping motion
- Foam covered handlebars for comfortable gripping
- Multi function monitor tracks number of steps per minute, number of steps during the workout, workout time and calories burned
- Folds for storage
Product Description
SpaceMate Folding Stepper gives you a complete stairstepper workout without taking up your entire living room. Gotta work out but got no space? The SpaceMate Folding Stepper gives a workout comparable to the larger more expensive stepper workouts, yet with the pull of a pin the SpaceMate Folding Stepper folds and rolls for easy storage and portability. Details: Two adjustable-resistance hydraulic cylinders provide a smooth stepping motion not only gives a great low-impact, calorie burning, cardiovascular workout, but tones the calves, buttocks, thighs, and hips, too; Foam covered handlebars for comfortable gripping; Battery-operated electronic monitor tracks number of steps per minute, number of steps during th… More >>
every stair stepper you look for nowadays is really big and insanely expensive. I had one for years that folded up like this one, but one of the hydraulics was going out, so we figured we’d need to find a replacement. This does the job well for the price paid; it’s nice to be able to stash this out of the way so you don’t have exercise equipment dominating a room in your house.
Rating: 4 / 5
I really like this stepper. It’s perfectly sized and compact that I can easily store it under my bed. And it’s not too heavy, so I can drag it from the bedroom to the den, where I workout while watching TV. However,
I would like the degree of difficulty to be a bit harder. But this is a perfect machine to use in between my gym workouts.
Rating: 4 / 5
I think this is a good little stepper for the money. We wanted something more substantial than those “handle-less” mini-steppers BUT with the convenience of being small and foldable. This seemed to be the perfect solution. I was able to set it up in 15 minutes by myself, though don’t count on folding this up and storing it under a bed…it’s still somewhat heavy and a bit bulky (you’d need a tall bed!) So far it seems to work well. The shock/piston adjustment on one side sticks a bit (making it difficult to adjust) but I just have to give it some jiggles. It also tends to rock from side to side when you step, but I’m hoping that will be eliminated when I have a rubber mat under it (it is on carpet.)
Rating: 4 / 5
I got this with the expectation of only having a year or so before it broke. I wish. Try only 5 uses before it’s done (at least I think).
Just FYI, I’m only 5’11 and 175 lbs so it’s not like I’m stressing the unit. Plus, I never got to the point where I was working it that hard.
The first 2 or 3 uses were okay. Even when operational, the stepping action is not very smooth. Then comes the jolt. The shocks get very hot and lose tension suddenly. You are riding along and suddenly your foot drops to the floor. It actually hurt my knee with the jolt.
It usually lasts about 15 mins before you can’t get the tension back at all. But, at least for a few uses, you could “pump” the stepper a little and get it to work.
Now, after 5 or 6 uses, the tension is completely gone in the right leg. It’s completely useless. Seriously, why can’t I rate this zero stars? If ever a product deserves it, this does.
On the plus side, it’s easy to setup and I suppose to throw away, as I’ll soon find out.
One more thing. Even when it did work, I didn’t like the pedal incline. If you are used to gym style steppers, you know the pedals are pretty level. That way, you can lean a little forward or back to change up the workout. This unit, however, has a STEEP incline (in towards the handle bars). It doesn’t make for a comfortable stepping motion. I chalked this up to ‘you get what you pay for though’ at first.
Of course, even at a real cheap price, it should last longer than a couple of weeks…
Stay away!!
Rating: 1 / 5
This machine is well-designed, easy to assemble, easily stored, inexpensive and effective. I started working out a lot more when I got it. Unfortunately, you always get what you pay for. After a few months, it started making funny noises and lost the smoothness of its action. What do you want for a hundred bucks? Given the alternatives – a big, bulky really expensive machine, or a really cheap pair of foot pedals – this is a winner. I am seriously considering just continuing to buy one every so often.
Rating: 4 / 5