Kettler Edition Power Stepper Review

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(More customer reviews)This review is only preliminary as I have just received the stepper today and I wanted to give others interested in this stepper a little heads up in what to expect.

I was looking for good mechanical stepper that was cut above cheaper version ($50-$100) but not quite industrial gym class.KETTLER stepper is German product and it is very sturdily built.Amazon had the unit delivered via specialized delivery company (CEVA) instead of normal USPS, UPS or Fed Ex. due to its heavy weight.

If you are not mechanically inclined I recommend having experienced handyman person to help you along.The instruction manual is one of the worse I have ever come across.No detailed step-by-step instruction in English.You rely on overly simplistic pictures to muddle your way through assembly.What English there was no more than operational warning.If you're doing your own assembly study the instruction VERY CLOSELY, otherwise you will have big headache building this exerciser.

The training computer that came with this stepper was different than the one pictured in Amazon.I don't know if the version I received was older or newer model.Amazon claim the computer is easy to operate but here again the included instruction was confusing so I haven't programmed yet.

That said, once the stepper was assembled I tried it and I have to say I am pleased.Even in its lowest setting I can feel my leg muscle getting a good workout.I plan to use the equipment every day so if there is any change for the worse I will update this review.The machine come with three year parts and lifetime frame warranty so I take comfort in that.

UPDATE:

If you order and receive stepper with computer console design that is different than one pictured in Amazon be careful if you want to exchange it.

At least in my case I sent Amazon e-mail asking if it was possible to exchange computer console for the one pictured in the website.I honestly thought I will receive reply either exchange is not possible or it has to be complete stepper exchange and whether I would like to do that.

Turns out Amazon procedure is automatic shipment of replacement stepper instead of asking the customer if they want that.Since I had already assembled my stepper I wasn't interested in exchange of another so I called customer service to try to cancel that replacement shipment and found I can't cancel.I had to wait and call back customer service again at a later time and speak with higher up who finally solved the headache I was having.

UPDATE 4/3/10:

This stepper has 12-level adjustable resistance.I am of opinion that the adjustable setting is not that precise.After I got comfortable at level 1 setting, I have tried changing the setting from level 1 to level 2 and then level 3.Initially I noted some change in resistance but as I continued stepping I thought the resistance ease.Because this stepper use hydraulic resistance, temperature change may affect the stepping resistance.

Currently, I am using this stepper one 30 minute session five days out of week.I hope to increasethe time to 60 minutes per session down the road.

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Product Description:
The compact, German-crafted Kettler Power Stepper is a great addition to your home gym, perfect for strengthening your legs and getting an excellent cardio workout all year round. It features two hydraulic cylinders that provide up to 12 levels of resistance, and the independently functioning pedals ensure an ergonomic stepping movement. Individual pedal resistance can be set with the adjustment rings on the hydraulic cylinders. The computer console provides the following data: time, speed, total steps, energy consumption, total height, and pulse rate (ear clip included; compatible with optional chest straps). It has a maximum user weight of 285 pounds.
Manufacturer's Warranty
3 year parts & electronics, lifetime frame

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LifeSpan Fitness TR 3000-HRC Treadmill Review

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(More customer reviews)"Great price with free delivery from Amazon. Shipping was fast from company called CEVA. Assembly was easy and we had no issues. It is almost fully assembled in the box and the tools are also provided which was nice. Within 45 minutes we were trying it out. The treadmill can be folded while in the box which allows you to break the end of the box and wheel the treadmill out of the box and into its location instead of having to lift it up and out as I first thought that I may have to do. Treadmill has excellent reviews on-line. My wife wanted an iPod connection but told her that it was just something else that could go wrong...the treadmill is in front of a TV and she can wear her iPod if she wants to listen to music. We have only had it for a couple of months but so far so good."

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Selected as a Best Buy from Treadmill Doctor, this easy-to-use, high-quality folding treadmill from LifeSpan is loaded with features designed specifically to meet the needs of walkers. Among the treadmill's most popular functions are speed and incline buttons on the handlebars, which let you adjust the speed and incline without removing your hands; eight bumpers in the deck suspension to evenly absorb the impact of the foot strike while providing a firm pushoff at the end of each step; and several preset programs that make it easy to vary the incline and distance as you walk. Add them all up and you have an ideal treadmill for home workout enthusiasts.
The TR 3000-HRC is equipped with a 2.75-horsepower continuous-duty motor that supports speeds from 0.6 to 12 miles per hour, an 800-pound thrust, 2.5-inch precision ground rollers in the front that provide a smooth walking surface, and a 20- by 56-inch walking/running surface. Finally, the treadmill's console offers a heart-rate-controlled (HRC) program for more efficient workouts. Once you set your target heart rate, the console automatically maintains the heart rate using the grip pulse or your own heart rate chest strap. The advanced console also allows you to track you speed, incline, distance, heart rate, and body mass calculation.


The TR 3000 features an EZ-drop folding mechanism and folds to 39 inches long by 35 inches wide by 64 inches tall.

The TR 3000's console offers a two-color backlit display and shows calories burned, workout time, current speed, current incline, heart rate, distance traveled, and step count.Specifications:

Powerful 2.75 continuous duty motor
Two-ply belt
20- by 56-inch running belt
Speed range of .5 to 12 miles per hour
15 incline levels
Folding design isolates the treadmill platform from the handlebar posts and console stability
EZ-Drop folding mechanism
2.5-inch precision ground rollers in front, 2-inch rollers in the back
800-pound thrust incline motor
1-inch deck with aluminum side rails
Advanced console motivational programming for speed, incline, distance, user setup, heart rate control, and body mass calculation
Quick buttons and handlebar control buttons for speed and incline
Two-color backlit display
Contact heart rate and chest strap receiver (chest strap not included)
Water bottle holder and storage compartments
Heavy gauge steel welded frame
350-pound maximum user weight
Assembled Dimensions: 75 inches long by 35 inches wide by 52 inches tall
Folded Dimensions: 39 inches long by 35 inches wide by 64 inches tall
Product Weight: 220 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime, motor - lifetime, parts - 5 years, labor - 1 year
Console Features:

Readouts: Large blue backlit display shows calories burned, workout time, current speed, current incline, heart rate, distance traveled, and step count.
Programs: Six Incline, five Speed, two Custom User, two My Zone Heart Rate Control and Body Mass Analysis. The Incline and Speed programs have three different intensity levels.
Matrix: Shows workout progress.
Ease of Use: Speed and Incline can be controlled using the four preset quick speed and quick incline buttons, or the up and down arrows on the console or the toggle buttons mounted on the handlebars.

About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.
From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.
While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.

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Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper Review

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(More customer reviews)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.

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With the pull of a pin, this lightweight stepper folds for storage in a closet or under a bed and can be rolled around on built-in rollers. It features a battery-operated electronic monitor displaying steps-per-minute, total steps, workout time, and calories burned. Two hydraulic cylinders provide a smooth stepping motion. Wide, textured pedals keep feet secure. Foam-covered handlebars offer comfortable gripping. Rubber floor protectors safeguard a workout area and prevent skidding. Assembled, the 45-pound stepper is 30-1/4 inches long x 16-1/4 inches wide x 54-1/2 inches high. Folded, it is 38-1/2 inches long x 16-1/4 inches wide x 9-1/2 inches high. The stepper assembles in less than 10 minutes (instructions included). The sturdy steel frame carries a one-year warranty against defects, with parts warranted against defects for 90 days.

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Hers MS 68 Mini Stepper with Bands Review

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(More customer reviews)I used this stepper almost daily for a month and was happy with the product until a couple of days ago when the cable broke with no warning.I was stepping at a fairly fast pace, and when the cable broke the machine came to a dead stop causing me to lose my balance and fall off, sustaining injuries.When I was deciding which stepper to purchase and had narrowed my choices down to two, I chose this one because there was a comment on the other about the cable breaking.There are no specifications in the product description about weight limit (but my weight shouldn't be a problem) or how vigorous a workout the machine will tolerate (isn't that the point of aerobic exercise?).I'm returning this stepper (a fairly painless process, thank you, Amazon) and will order a different one.

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The HERS MS 68 offers two powerful and effective workout routines in one compact machine -- a fat burning cardio workout plus an effective toning and resistance workout. Its unique low impact motion targets multiple muscles from different angles. Its compact design allows for convenient storage between workouts and can be taken anywhere!

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Sunny Health & Fitness Mini Elliptical Trainer Review

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(More customer reviews)After successfully putting this product together (the instructions rely on blurry photos), I found that it was very uncomfortable to use. Recommend using the optional bar, but watch out for the angle of the feet and ankles: very acute and uncomfortable. Don't recommend; returned the next day.

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Stamina 15-0120 InStride Cycle XL Review

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Cycling improves your cardiovascular health, boosts the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, and decreases your risk of heart disease. Now you can enjoy all the benefits of cycling without spending a ton of money with the affordable InStride XL cycle from Stamina Products. Unlike most exercise bikes, the InStride XL cycle doesn't come with a seat. Instead, you sit in a standard dining room chair or lie on the floor, then insert your feet into the sturdy rubber straps. Once you're in, you can pedal in forward or reverse motion, with an adjustable tension knob that lets you vary your intensity and an electronic monitor that times your workouts. As an alternative, you can even rest the InStride XL on a table and pedal with your hands to experience a full-range upper body workout.
Improving your cardiovascular health isn't the only benefit of cycling, of course. It also increases HDL (good cholesterol), reduces the amount of triglycerides in the blood, and helps lower blood pressure. And thanks to the dual-use pedals, you can improve your muscle strength in your legs, arms, shoulders, and back, depending on the configuration you choose. Other cycling benefits include increased flexibility without stressing the joints, improved digestion, better lung function, and a higher metabolism.
The InStride XL cycle, which includes non-slip rubber feet, measures 19 by 12.25 by 15.25 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 9 pounds.

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Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Trainer Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a fairly compact, noiseless and easy-to-assemble machine and it does its job.

The counter is placed out of the way, between your ankles, so you don't have to stare at it while exercising (unless you exercise while staring at your ankles) which to me is a plus.Also, the counter only accounts for the actual time you spend exercising, so if you go get a drink of water and return, it self-pauses, which is cool.

The machine does occasionally rock slightly from side-to-side during use which I'd imagine could cause injury. Also, the machine doesn't glide easily during strides as it does on a regular elliptical; it occasionally jolts.This can be jarring, especially if you're not used to the unusually short strides on this machine. I recommend using this while you have something to stabilize yourself if this happens (I use it in a doorway)

Not the best machine out there, but it's certainly affordable and easy to use, a great purchase for a small space or for someone who wants to be able to stow away exercise equipment easily.

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Product Description:
Forget the gym. Now you can enjoy a full cardio workout in the comfort of your home or office with this compact elliptical trainer from Stamina Products. Unlike full-size ellipticals, this trainer doesn't have arms or a front console. Instead, the trainer is essentially foot pedals only, with a chassis that's small enough to store under a desk or in a closet. Despite the small size, the trainer still packs a workout wallop, letting you burn a similar number of calories as jogging but without the risk of injury to the back, knees, hips, or ankles. Just keep your feet moving on the pedals--which continually oscillate in a low-impact manner--and you're set. Other details include sturdy steel construction, non-slip pedals, and an electronic fitness monitor that tracks the number of strides per minute, total number of strides, exercise time, and calories burned.
About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.
Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.
Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

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