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Stamina InStride Electronic Stepper | 
| Brand: Stamina
Category: Sports
List Price: $90.00
Buy New: $59.00
as of 3/12/2010 16:47 EST details
You Save: $31.00 (34%)
New (17) Used (4) Refurbished (1) from $49.99
Rating:  74 reviews
Sales Rank: 1450
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19.3
Dimensions (in): 16.3 x 12.1 x 12.3
MPN: 40-0045C
Model: 40-0045C
UPC: 022643400450
EAN: 0022643400450
ASIN: B000AMX3AM
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Electronic stair stepper that takes up a mere 192 square inches of space | | • | Small enough to fit in a corner, in front of the TV, or in a travel bag | | • | 2 hydraulic cylinders create stepping motion to boost cardio | | • | Battery-operated fitness monitor times each workout and counts steps | | • | Measures 12 inches wide by 16 inches long; weighs 20 pounds |
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Product Description
Fun exercise machine that's small on space, BIG on workout! This Stamina Electronic Mini-Stepper boasts a compact design for use virtually anywhere. Tone your hips, thighs and calves. It measures and displays time and steps on the LCD display so you set goals and track your progress. Sturdy steel construction. Holds up to 250 lbs. Takes 2 AA batteries. Measures 12 1/4 x 12 x 16 1/4". Order ONLINE Today! Stamina Electronic Mini-Stepper
Amazon.com Product Description
Limited in space but still want a great cardiovascular workout? Look no further than the Stamina InStride electronic stepper, which offers a footprint of only 12 inches wide by 16 inches long. As a result, you can use your InStride stepper just about anywhere--in front of the TV, while on the phone, in your sunroom, outside on the patio, or even at work. The InStride stepper is even small enough to toss into a workout bag and take on vacation. The stepper is equipped with two hydraulic cylinders that create a stepping motion similar to those of commercial stair steppers. As you step, you work your calves, thighs, buttocks, and core while boosting your cardio, helping you burn calories and fat. The InStride's battery-operated multifunction fitness monitor, meanwhile, times each workout and counts the number of steps, so you can stay motivated and on track to reach your fitness goals. Construction details include a steel frame and wide, textured foot pedals for stability. The InStride, which weighs 20 pounds, carries a one-year warranty on the frame and a 90-day warranty on parts. About Stair Steppers
Stair steppers continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same benefits as running stairs, but with the "any time, in any weather, without having to leave the comfort and safety of your home" convenience. Stair steppers don't take up much space, require moderate balance and coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. Following on the heels of treadmills and exercise bikes, stair steppers took their first step towards fitness machine success in the early 1980s. Like most exercise equipment, stair steppers have come a long way technically speaking. For example, advanced computers on most new models allow users to track their vitals at a glance. However, the most crucial benefits of stair steppers remain the impacts of cardiovascular and muscle tone fitness. Stair steppers continue to offer an exercise that is less jarring than treadmills, but more intense than elliptical trainers.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 74
 Get off your butt and feel the burn ... on your knees February 7, 2010
myabsurdlife.com
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've just burned 62 calories in 7 minutes, if the counter is working right. My heart rate is mildly elevated and I'm not breathing hard, but if I kept on striding, this could turn into a nice aerobic workout. I bought this stepper to get some exercise while watching exciting online training courses for work ("Increase Office Productivity by Staying Later") and episodes of "Glee" on my computer.
Here are my initial reactions, considering I've had this for about three days. The set-up was OK; I was able to figure it out. When I first went on the stepper, I had the hardest time trying to make the step go all the way down. Either a sedentary lifestyle had turned my leg muscles into jelly or my smaller body frame was the reason (slightly flabby, but not enough weight to push it down). I was able to get moving by taking half steps; and I go faster if my feet are closer to the outside. The counter appears to get it right whether I push all the way down or just halfway.
I also chose this stepper because I wanted something portable that offered exercise in short, guilt-induced spurts. After I eat fatty foods, the guilt hits, and I am suddenly very motivated to move. This can-do attitude lasts for a whole five to ten minutes. Getting on a big treadmill or a hulking elliptical machine seems to demand a half-hour or more, and I can't handle that kind of commitment. The stepper absolves my guilt in a less all-out fashion.
Today, for example, I started off loving myself with a bowl of All-Bran. Then it all went to hell when I moved on to batter-fried fish, fried chicken, two slices of fudge cake and an Oreo McFlurry. After downing the cake, I used the stepper for about 5 minutes and felt a little better. That gives me a total of 12 minutes on the machine today. And from what I've read, the minutes of exercise you get here and there do add up for overall health.
Other things to note...
- A sense of balance is needed to stand on the stepper.
- Once I got on, I was higher than I thought I would be.
-With each step, I feel pressure on my knees, so if you have bad knees, this might not be the machine for you. Heck, in the long term, this might not be the machine for me and my knees!
-Other reviews have mentioned that the stepper was noisy, but mine is quiet, so far.
-I'm not sure which leg muscles are being worked out. Doesn't feel like the core or butt muscles either.
Guess I'll see after a month. If I can keep it up. (The elliptical has laundry hanging on it.)
 Broken after 1 month! February 2, 2010
Kelly W. Biggs
A sheared shaft or broken cam I suppose. I heard a pop, and now the peddles don't rise and fall as they should during use. Prior to breaking, it has been quite noisy as well.
great idea poor design December 1, 2009
M. O'Brien (eastern us)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First hat's off to amazon for great customer service. we first purchased this product in summer 09 i used it sparingly but then my son started to use it. He used it almost everyday for about 20- 40 minutes each session. after a few months it started to have a loud "rubbing" sound which we couldn't fix. then the right piston failed. i called the company and they said it was past warranty. i called amazon and they were great said they would ship me out a new one asap. we recv'd the new one in a couple days and shipped back the defective one. my son started using it and within 2 weeks the machine created a foul smell when used. then a couple weeks later it started leaking oil from the piston.
this machine is only suited for VERY light use. the concept is great and when it works it's a great machine. I wished the manufacturer spent a little more money for better pistons it would be a winner then . but 2 failures for 2 machines is unacceptable
I would NOT recommend this product
 Inexpensive exercise stepper November 30, 2009
Charles W. Wilmore
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This stepper is no frills but is inexpensive. It is compact and easy to assemble and use. The user needs to put it next to something which they can hold onto. Many people would find it difficult to use without holding on to something for balance. The biggest fault with it is that there is no way to adjust the tension or amount of force it takes to use it. It starts out pretty stiff and over time, requires less pressure to push down the petals. This is the second one I have had. I wore the first one out. For a compact inexpensive unit, I still think it is a good buy.
 High Steppin November 12, 2009
Wysalea Petri (Bartlesville, OK USA)
Works great for me. I added 5# weights & it's just what I want for a fun workout to some of my favorite music. Great product.
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