Renthead Mommy Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Can I get some recommendations on step machines please. We have a treadmill, but if I don't do it on a higher incline, I get shin splints (not a problem outside). I've also realized I really need to work on my vertial workouts. I can walk miles (outside) no problem, but a flight or two of stairs winds me some. So I'm thinking a stair stepper would a nice change of pace. Who has one, what do you like, dislike about and where did you get it? Also, I'm tall at 5'9". One of the things I dislike about our tread mill is I wish the handles were about two or three inches higher. So if you have one you like, and are taller, please tell me that as well. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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amo_mea_filiis. Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I have the lateral thigh trainer. It's the only stepper type I've ever used and i like it. I have opposite treadmill problems- I'm 5'1" and wish things were a bit smaller. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I would actually recommend an elliptical trainer. Much easier on the joints and if you get one with the movable handles, it gives you a full-body workout. Here is a link to the most recent Consumer Reports buyer's guide to ellipticals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I have a Xiser. http://www.amazon.com/Xiser-XM-C-Commercial-Portable-Stepper/dp/B002KTLS96/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1358107149&sr=1-1&keywords=xiser It's compact, sturdy, not cheap but I think it will last quite awhile. Sorry, can't link properly on an iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 I would actually recommend an elliptical trainer. Much easier on the joints and if you get one with the movable handles, it gives you a full-body workout. Here is a link to the most recent Consumer Reports buyer's guide to ellipticals. We would actually love an elliptical, but it's an issue of both floor space and head space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 I have the lateral thigh trainer. It's the only stepper type I've ever used and i like it. I have opposite treadmill problems- I'm 5'1" and wish things were a bit smaller. :) I have a Xiser. http://www.amazon.co...&keywords=xiser It's compact, sturdy, not cheap but I think it will last quite awhile. Sorry, can't link properly on an iPad. Interesting. I had not thought of the steppers with no handles. Do you need a chair or something to hold onto while on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Interesting. I had not thought of the steppers with no handles. Do you need a chair or something to hold onto while on it? Maybe at first just to figure out how to balance, but no, generally within a minute you get the hang of it. In fact, I hold an iPad while using it. You really just need to work hard for a couple of minutes on it and then do something else. Or you can use it slowly for a longer time. Its looks are deceitful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Maybe at first just to figure out how to balance, but no, generally within a minute you get the hang of it. In fact, I hold an iPad while using it. You really just need to work hard for a couple of minutes on it and then do something else. Or you can use it slowly for a longer time. Its looks are deceitful. See now that is interesting info. I've read that a few times today about do it for a few minutes, then come back to it. I remember steppers at the gym 15 years ago, and they put you on them and said do 30 minutes just like on a treadmill or bike. I knew I'd never be able to do 30 minutes and figured it would be a few minutes here and there eventually building up to 30 straight minutes. And those gym machine of course had handles, which was why I figured you needed the handles as well. If they really are meant to work a few minutes at a time, along with being handless, is great news. That means I can tuck it under the table and use it for those few minutes between math problems or whatever. That's part of my problem working out. If I don't get up and do it early (and I hate doing any sort of cardio early. Weights I don't mind, but not cardio.) I can't carve out a large chunk during the day. One of the problems with boys who are onlies seems to be that constand "hey Mom..." But if I can work out a few minutes through the day during my 20 minutes 'on duty' and 10 minutes 'off duty' that would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 See now that is interesting info. I've read that a few times today about do it for a few minutes, then come back to it. I remember steppers at the gym 15 years ago, and they put you on them and said do 30 minutes just like on a treadmill or bike. I knew I'd never be able to do 30 minutes and figured it would be a few minutes here and there eventually building up to 30 straight minutes. And those gym machine of course had handles, which was why I figured you needed the handles as well. If they really are meant to work a few minutes at a time, along with being handless, is great news. That means I can tuck it under the table and use it for those few minutes between math problems or whatever. That's part of my problem working out. If I don't get up and do it early (and I hate doing any sort of cardio early. Weights I don't mind, but not cardio.) I can't carve out a large chunk during the day. One of the problems with boys who are onlies seems to be that constand "hey Mom..." But if I can work out a few minutes through the day during my 20 minutes 'on duty' and 10 minutes 'off duty' that would be good. That's exactly how I feel, which is why this is perfect. Friends recommended it due to its efficiency and effectiveness. One guy's b@tt is fantastic, from an objective point of view, and he attributed it to this little machine. I spend one minute on it and then teach or cook. One minute is doable; 30, well, not so much. The mere thought of 30 minutes just makes me avoid exercising. One of my friends has one at work and one at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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