Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper Review

Let's review the Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper . . .

Stamina manufactures a variety of home exercise equipment products, including elliptical trainers, exercise bikes, rowing machines, and yes, stair steppers. The Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper is designed to provide a low-impact, effective cardiovascular workout, and is value-priced for the average consumer at less than $200.

But how well does it work? Let's take a closer look . . .

Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper

Key Features

Durable steel frame construction

Adjustable-resistance hydraulic cylinders for smooth stepping action

Electronic monitor tracks steps per minute, number of steps during workout, elapsed time, and calories burned

Wide, skid-resistant pedals for extra stability

Foam-wrapped handlebars

Folds for easy storage

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Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper Review

Because of the wide variety of fitness equipment on the market these days, stair steppers are not nearly as popular as they once were. Nevertheless, a good stepper machine remains an excellent tool to thoroughly exercise the calves, thighs, buttocks, and hips, and to raise your heart rate.

The Stamina folding stepper fits in the middle of the stair stepper market: it doesn't have the advanced components of say, a StairMaster, yet it provides more features and stability than the handlebar-free mini-steppers.

Out of the box, this product is easy to assemble. Stamina promises that the folding stepper can be put together in about ten minutes, and consumers verify this claim.

The frame is pewter-colored, and constructed of heavy-duty steel. This solid build provides stability during a workout.

Resistance comes from the hydraulic cylinders. To adjust the resistance requires manually sliding the shock adjustments on the pedal arms. This is a simple procedure, but the shocks do get quite hot after several minutes of use, so caution is recommended.

The hydraulic shock system provides smooth, independent stepping action, and is also challenging for the average user. Unless you are in exceptional physical condition, you'll experience a burn within just a few minutes of use.

The Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper includes wide, skid-resistant pedals. You'll be able to easily maintain your balance. The handlebars, covered in comfortable foam, offer added support.

Working out on a stair climber machine can be a vigorous exercise activity. The Stamina folding stepper comes equipped with rubber floor protectors. These guard against skidding, keeping the frame stable.

Gauging your workout progress is made possible with a battery-operated electronic monitor. The display tracks a number of workout details, such as time, steps per minute, total number of steps, and calories burned.

One of the biggest advantages of this machine is its portability. The built-in rollers allow you to roll it wherever you wish. When you've finished your workout, you simply remove the locking pin, and then fold the machine and store it wherever you wish, such as a closet.

Stamina Folding Stepper - Features/Specifications

Adjustable-resistance hydraulics provide fluid stepping movements

Foam covered handlebars

Monitor tracks strides per minute, steps during the exercise session, time, and calories

burned

Rolls for portability

Skid resistant rubber floor protectors

Large, slide resistant pedals

Heavy-duty steel frame construction

Assembled size: 30.25"(77cm) long x 16.25"(41cm) wide x 54.50"(138cm) tall.

Folded size: 38.5"(98cm) long x 16.25"(41cm) wide x 9.50"(24cm) tall.

Warranty:

1 year on the frame; 90 days on parts.

Summary

Consumers give the Stamina folding stepper solid ratings. Users praise the compact design, ease of use, and quality of workout this machine provides.

On the negative side, the hydraulic pistons begin to squeak after prolonged use. Other users have remarked that the electronic display doesn't seem to be completely accurate, and recommend using a separate heart rate monitor instead.

Overall, the Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper is a solid value. For an affordable price, you get a basic, compact machine that delivers an effective calorie-burning workout. Recommended for home users with limited space.

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