The Stepper
For a great cardiovascular workout when you are fixed on space, Stamina’s InStride Pro Electronic Stepper is the solution. Resistance is provided by two hydraulic cylinders for smooth steps that work your calves, thighs, and buttocks as well as you core, while the aerobic aspect of the stepper helps you burn calories and fat. Two rubber resistance tubes connect to the stepper to add an upper body workout to your cardio routine. Detach the tubes from the InStride Stepper to tone and sculpt your legs, arms, chest, and back.
A great workout associate for littler homes as well as the office, the Stamina InStride Pro Electronic Stepper helps you get a cardio workout when taking a break at work or observing TV. Weighing just 20 pounds, the InStride Pro is little sufficient to toss into a workout bag, and it has a little footprint of just 12 x 16 inches. Resistance is provided by two hydraulic cylinders for smooth steps that work your calves, thighs, and buttocks as well as your core, while the aerobic aspect of the stepper helps you burn calories and fat.
The battery-operated multifunctional fitness monitor times each workout and counts the number of steps, so you stay motivated and on track to reach your fitness goals. Two rubber resistance tubes connect to the stepper to add an upper body workout to your cardio routine. Detach the tubes from the InStride Stepper to tone and sculpt your legs, arms, chest, and back.
Features and Specifications
- Electronic fitness monitor displays number of strides per minute, number of steps, exercise time, and calories burned
- Shock resistance for a smooth workout
- Sturdy steel construction
- Wide, textured foot pedals for stability
- Skid immune rubber floor protectors
- Warranty: 1 year on frame, 90 days on constituents
- Dimensions: 16.25 x 12.25 x 12.25 inches (LxWxH)
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Most helpful client reviews
72 of 73 people found the following review helpful.
 Stairway to Heaven(ly cheeks)
By Autumn N. Empire
This stepper is a great little machine. It was very easy to assemble – I didn’t even look at the directions. The battery for the monitor was included, so I was good to go right out of the box. Included are the stepper, the monitor, 2 “light” resistance bands, 2 “medium” resistance bands (light and medium are finelooking subjective terms), attachable handles, and attachable… um… foot thingies. Additionally, I was elated to find it comes with a workout DVD. I must have missed that on the product description. So, some bad news: it squeaks. I have gone over the length and breadth of it with a may of 3-in-1 oil, and it still squawks intermittently. It’s diminished over a few workouts, so I hope it will stop eventually. In the meantime, I keep lube-ing it up before a workout. The resistance bands, while adjustable, are still a bit too long for my 5’3″. I likewise think they are a little weak, but that might be because I can’t get sufficient resistance based on the length. Regarding the monitor: I think that one needs to know things like heart rate, age, and resting pulse before it’s possible to accurately calculate one’s expended calories. So while the monitor is nifty and a nice guide, I don’t trust it. When I tried the DVD, I was dismayed that it’s only a 10 minute workout. I was just getting into it and it was time for the cool down. However, I found the instructor only merely annoying and very supportive. If you are just starting out on a fitness program (and weigh under the max. commended weight of 220 LBS.) this could be outstanding for you; otherwise, I would watch it once for a good deal of basic ideas (like plie, squats and stretches), then go to it with the tunes cranked. I have not yet tried the resistance bands workout which follows the 10 min. cardio, but I like the bands and use them for crunches, etc. They add more than strength training: they add stability. Keeping the cords taut might aid a great deal of persons with remainder issues feel more secure. I have not had any disturb with the stepper sliding around, but it’s not a bad idea to place it on a yoga mat, just in case. In retrospect, it might sound like I don’t actually like the machine. I do! This little guy slides under the couch or bed, and the bands are without apparent effort detachable for other forms of exercise. I get a great workout while observing a movie or the news. I live in a little place on a tiny island, where winters are long and bitterly cold. This stepper is a little and inexpensive substitute to a giant elliptical trainer, and I wish I had purchased it sooner… peculiarly since it kind of validates all the TV-on-DVD I watch lately. My brain might be rotting, but my bottom is gonna be fabulous! UPDATE: The squeaking has subsided, and I proceed to use this machine regularly. I purchased a heart rate monitor, and was astonished to see that the calorimeter on the machine was finelooking close to the one on my wrist, which is calibrated to my weight, age, etc. One thing I did observe is that I HAVE to add upper arm stuff (weights or the bands) to get my heart rate up into a cardio zone. Remember that you can’t adjust the difficultness on the machine, and it gets easy after while. It’s a good idea then to keep going along with something in your hands to in truth get your heart pumping. The bands are outstanding now that I’ve tied a great deal of knots in them. I still love this thing. It was a great purchase.
31 of 34 humans found the following review helpful.
 Piece of Junk!!!
By Megan
So far, in the month and a half I have owned this stepper the metal chain has snapped twice. The former stepper I owned lasted two years. If you have any intent of using a stepper on a regular basis, do not buy this one.
-Stephen
My husband reviewed this stepper a few weeks ago after we’d had troubles with the chain breaking multiple times. After getting a third substitute chain, we were competent to use the stepper two whole times before a piece of the welded metal under the pedal that holds the chain snapped off completely, rendering the machine totally useless. As this piece isn’t a replaceable “part,” the company won’t do anything for us. This product was a finish waste of money, not to mention time expended attempting to get it to hold together long sufficient to use it!
-Megan
17 of 17 persons found the following review helpful.
 Great Product
By luminousarah
I have had this stepper for a few weeks now and I have been happy with the quality. It is very sturdy and well built. It does tend to squeak when I begin using it but will quiet down once it is warmed up. I find the workouts challenging but fun because I use it in front of the television. I commend this for anybody wanting a good workout without any fuss.
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