Stepper Machine with Resistance Bands, Mini Stepper with 300LBS Weight Capacity, Twist Stepper for Full Body Workout, Adjustable Step Height, Smooth and Quiet, Step Machine for Men Women

We weren't sure which stepper to get but read reviews and purchased this one since my wife's and my needs are quite different. We wanted one that we could both use without much trouble or adjusting. This one works great for both of us since the "adjustment" is really no physical knob adjustment but the adjustment or tension is all up to the user's individual strength and abilities: how hard and far down you can push the pedals and how fast you can do it. For those with less strength, the pedals are pushed down only a little and only as fast as they can. For those more fit and with strength, the pedals are pushed down with the feet all of the way and the speed can be increased for intensity. Works great - no knobs to adjust.For instance: My wife is petite and has a previous knee injury. When she started using it she could only do about 10 steps with each leg and could only push the pedals down part way - which is how it is designed for those with less strength. (As previously mentioned, there are no knobs for adjusting the tension - it is the user's own strength and endurance that determines that - a nice feature so that young, old and even the fit can use it.) At first she used her toes for leverage but after using it for one week she could do 50 steps with both legs and now she sometimes does it twice a day and can do 100 or more. It is definitely helping her build leg muscles without stressing her knees. She really likes the slight side-to-side motion which is more natural than the straight up-and-down motion. It is also a great work out for me since I can push the pedals down all of the way, step faster and longer.The counter is a nice added feature and easy to operate. Nothing crazy to operate - nor is it necessary to use the machine. Just get on and start pumping/stepping. Our legs get a good workout in a very short amount of time.Although the safety handle bar is a little too low for me - it is highly recommended for safety purposes - especially if you are older, weak or have any health or balance issues. It never hurts to have it for reassurance. Also the counter is on the handle bar. We do not use the arm straps.We are very happy we bought this one. Worth the extra money as it is built well and works well for all fitness levels and abilities.

I enjoy my stepper every day

Alright for an under the desk unit. Gets your heart pumping. Comes with bungee to work upper body, but I use small dumbells as I feel better range of motion for me. Nice for those of us that have office type jobs.

My bf & I are sometimes motivated to go the PF and other times we are not. We decided to have our own mini gym and I love the machine so far. Within 15 mins, I already huffing and out of breath but am trying to build up endurance

I’m an online teacher and am at my desk for looong periods of time, and this stepper (which I’ve had for about 6 months now) is perfect for me while I teach, while I’m in meetings, while I’m going through emails, etc. Obviously, I don’t go hard core on this so I’m out of breath while talking for meetings, but this ensures that I stay active with low-impact.Also, I’ve tried other steppers, but those would hurt my knees because they were too narrow and didn’t fan out like this stepper excellently does!It’s easy to assemble and fits under a desk very easily.One con would be that it does squeak occasionally, but it just needs WD40 probably once a month and it’s good.👍

I was looking for something to use as part of my switch from a sitting desk to a standing desk. This is perfect. You can not only exercize while working, but also just stand comfortably and securely when your legs are getting tired of "stair climbing". I noted that resistence of the pistons decreases as they get warm due to use (They are essentially just shock absorbers), but that is not a problem for they quickly cool down and regain the stiffer more robust feel. They are very compact, and easily tuck beneath the table or desk. Note that they are about 8" tall, so you may have to raise your work area by 8" as compared to just standing at a desk or table, but it is so worth it. And if you are going to watch something where you don't need to use your hands, the separate right and left resistance bands with handles are excellent for working your arms and upper body. Highly recommend this product.

I purchased this as a gift for a loved one who wanted to start getting in shape. They love it. I stayed with them for a few days and used it while visiting and think I'm going to be purchasing a second one for myself.

Easy to assemble. Low noise. Compact. A little stiff to use but maybe it gets better with use.