Anyone ever used a mini stepper?

[diethx]

Never even heard of these until a couple of days ago. My recumbent bike took a shit and is basically unusable now, I can't afford another bike or preferably a treadmill, and i'm too retardedly without rhythm and/or skill to do aerobics tapes. This seems to have gotten really good reviews. So has anyone ever used one? If so, did you like it? Why/why not? Worth the low cost?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-Mini-Stepper-with-Resistance-Tubes/12167845

[NocturnalRob]

Just get one of these. J says you need the practice anyway.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/12/31/article-1239591-07BB63C7000005DC-566_468x378.jpg

http://www.shakeweight.com

[diethx]

Just get one of these. J says you need the practice anyway.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/12/31/article-1239591-07BB63C7000005DC-566_468x378.jpg

http://www.shakeweight.com

lol

[diethx]

Ok i'll get one Rob, if you get one for men and we can work out together.

https://www.buyshakeweightformen.com/flare/next

http://www.geekologie.com/2010/04/17/shake-weight-for-men.jpg

[NocturnalRob]

If we work out together, you don't need to buy one.

[diethx]

Anticor says I wouldn't even break a sweat like that, it's over so quick.

[NocturnalRob]

I think for you, high reps is probably the best call. I'm perfect for that.

[diethx]

Yeah but if my heart rate doesn't even go up...

[NocturnalRob]

Yeah but if my heart rate doesn't even go up...
Maybe if we jogged during?

[LMingrone]

http://4gifs.com/gallery/d/175537-3/Shake_weight_realization.gif

[NocturnalRob]

http://www.gifsoup.com/view4/1443055/south-park-shake-weight-o.gif

[4a6c1]

Lol. What's the ultimate goal? I vote treadmill.

[diethx]

Lol. What's the ultimate goal? I vote treadmill.

Go back and read my original post again plz.

[4a6c1]

Fine. Steppers are for toning calves. And also for lazy asses who dont want to actually get off the couch. If your ultimate goal is ??? go buy a wii fit or a stepper and some potatoe chips. If you are trying toward some actual fitness goals I would suggest getting something that will actually have you moving you fucking whorebeast. (read: treadmill)

[LMingrone]

I agree with Rojo on this one. Walk a mile or two a day and skip the step machines. They'll just end up in your closet anyways.

[diethx]

Fine. Steppers are for toning calves. And also for lazy asses who dont want to actually get off the couch. If your ultimate goal is ??? go buy a wii fit or a stepper and some potatoe chips. If you are trying toward some actual fitness goals I would suggest getting something that will actually have you moving you fucking whorebeast. (read: treadmill)

So you're saying there's absolutely no cardio benefit to steppers? Because that's not even close to what i've heard from a couple friends who used them. I don't know what retards you know, but yeah I guess if they used it FROM THE COUCH, it wouldn't work so hot. And as I mentioned in the first post, I don't have the money for a treadmill. I would prefer one, sure. I'll totally buy one if you send me the money for it!

I'm not asking for suggestions on WHAT ELSE to buy. I'm asking if anyone has actually used a stepper (properly - read: not from the couch) and if so, what was their opinion on it.

I'm not trying towards any specific fitness goals. I try to get some cardio a few times a week, that's about it.

[diethx]

I agree with Rojo on this one. Walk a mile or two a day and skip the step machines. They'll just end up in your closet anyways.

I appreciate your opinion, but you're 100% wrong. If it's good cardio, and from what i'm hearing it is, it'll get used.

[NocturnalRob]

Why spend money on something you get for free by simply going outside?

[LMingrone]

How about you buy nothing, drink some water, eat some fruit, and walk around your block? It costs me about $1.25 a day (for oranges). I'm in no way trying to be an asshole, but eating some fruit, some chicken and greens costs me about $3 a day.

On a off day...eat a burger.

[diethx]

Because I like to work out in front of the tv and not outside where 95% of the time it's either 30 degrees or 100 with high humidity? I know, crazy.

[diethx]

How about you buy nothing, drink some water, eat some fruit, and walk around your block? It costs me about $1.25 a day (for oranges). I'm in no way trying to be an asshole, but eating some fruit, some chicken and greens costs me about $3 a day.

So you're telling me that people don't need exercise? They only need to eat fruit? I'm not trying to lose weight, you tard.

[NocturnalRob]

So you're telling me that people don't need exercise? They only need to eat fruit? I'm not trying to lose weight, you tard.
I believe walking around your block constitutes exercise.

You tard.

[LMingrone]

Did you miss the walking part? I wasn't saying this as the 28 year old I AM. I was thinking as someone that needs some rubber bands and stuff.

I walk, play basketball, and run. Some protein, fruit, and water is straight.
I must have missed the part where I said just eating fruit is the way to go. I should have said buying a shitty machine is the way to go.

And I almost forgot that you were the one asking for help. Don't ask next time.

[4a6c1]

lol from the couch. OK TOUCHE.

Maybe try layaway on a treadmill?

Ok I'll go away.

[ViridianAsp]

lol from the couch. OK TOUCHE.

Maybe try layaway on a treadmill?

Ok I'll go away.

OR there are some places that sell used equipment at an affordable price. I know when I lived in California we had some place called "Play it Again Sports.", I would consider looking into places that sell used equipment.

Just a thought if you really wanted a treadmill.

[Rucca]

I dunno, I suppose it is like a mini stair climber which normally kicks my ass when I use one. It probably tones your thighs and calves more than giving you a high cardio workout, like a treadmill or bike would. It would be a nice start until you can afford a new stationary bike again.

[Gallows Thief]

OR there are some places that sell used equipment at an affordable price. I know when I lived in California we had some place called "Play it Again Sports.", I would consider looking into places that sell used equipment.

Just a thought if you really wanted a treadmill.


Good suggestion. My wife got a used step at Play it again. Has 4 stackable steps. Think it goes up 3/6/9/12 inches per step added. Its less restrictive then that contraption shown. Let's you do more. I've tried it and its a decent workout depending entirely on what you put in to it.

[NocturnalRob]

its a decent workout depending entirely on what you put in to it.
how does this differ from any other workout?

[Latrinsorm]

Why spend money on something you get for free by simply going outside?The outside environment isn't always conducive to exercising. I switch over to indoor basketball in the winter, if I wasn't so overpoweringly masculine I would consider using a mini stepper.

I need running cardio, so I don't have any information on bike/stepper cardio. It's probably worthwhile? I'm Ron Burgandy?

[Gallows Thief]

how does this differ from any other workout?

Fair enough. It's no difference. I guess a treadmill might push you a bit more since its forcing you to move but you can always flick the switch and turn it down.

[diethx]

I dunno, I suppose it is like a mini stair climber which normally kicks my ass when I use one. It probably tones your thighs and calves more than giving you a high cardio workout, like a treadmill or bike would. It would be a nice start until you can afford a new stationary bike again.

Yeah that's what I was thinking, to hold me over until I could afford another bike or a treadmill. One of my friends also said it's very similar to a stair climber which would work just fine. I'm not one of those people who enjoy exercise either, so something quick and easy I can do a few times a week, zoned out in front of the tv for 30 mins is perfect. This thing looks pretty damn easy to store/move around, too. Our apartment isn't huge, and lugging the bike back and forth from the spare bedroom to the living room a few times a week was a huge pain in the butt.


OR there are some places that sell used equipment at an affordable price. I know when I lived in California we had some place called "Play it Again Sports.", I would consider looking into places that sell used equipment.

Just a thought if you really wanted a treadmill.

I'll check them out and see if they exist around here. I've checked craigslist but even those used treadmills are way overpriced (or just out of my price range).


Did you miss the walking part? I wasn't saying this as the 28 year old I AM. I was thinking as someone that needs some rubber bands and stuff.

I walk, play basketball, and run. Some protein, fruit, and water is straight.
I must have missed the part where I said just eating fruit is the way to go. I should have said buying a shitty machine is the way to go.

And I almost forgot that you were the one asking for help. Don't ask next time.

I think you probably should've read my original post a bit better. I wasn't asking for suggestions of alternatives to the stepper. I was simply asking if anyone had ever used one, and if they had any opinion on it.

If I had said, "Hi guys i'm interested in purchasing this but i'm not sure if I should. Do you guys know of anything that might work better? thx", then your advice would have been spot on. I mean, seriously, do you really think I didn't know I had the option of walking outside? And why even mention eating fruit? I don't need nor did I ask for healthy diet advice. Give all the advice you want, but don't get all butthurt when I call you on the fact that your advice really didn't have shit to do with what I was actually asking in the first place.

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Buy it. Use it. Stop being a curdled lump of pizza dough.

[diethx]

Buy it. Use it. Stop being a curdled lump of pizza dough.

I AM NOT CURDLED!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111111

[NocturnalRob]

Is that even possible?

[diethx]

Is that even possible?

Probably not, but it was kind of amusing.

[diethx]

Turns out Play It Again Sports has a store in Buckhead, so I think i'll go check them out before I make a decision on this stepper. If I don't find anything useful there i'll probably give the stepper a shot. ty ViridianAsp!

[RichardCranium]

Is it too late to vote treadmill?

[4a6c1]

There's one of those places about 30 mins away. I need to check it out.

[LMingrone]

Goodwill is the new Play It Again Sports, at least around here (CT).

[Ryvicke]

I jump roped a few days ago for the first time since I was a kid. I have some srs bsns exercise friends that swear by it if you're just looking to increase your heart rate indoors. That wal-mart stepper looks like it might accidentally you.

I did like how bitchy this stepper thread got though. Now I know about eating oranges when I can't exercise.

[diethx]

I jump roped a few days ago for the first time since I was a kid. I have some srs bsns exercise friends that swear by it if you're just looking to increase your heart rate indoors. That wal-mart stepper looks like it might accidentally you.

I did like how bitchy this stepper thread got though. Now I know about eating oranges when I can't exercise.

loloololol

I jumped rope in that shitty core class Fitness for Living (gym for 20-somethings). That rope totally accidentallied me. :/

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loloololol

I jumped rope in that shitty core class Fitness for Living (gym for 20-somethings). That rope totally accidentallied me. :/

Probably because you are a clumsy little midget. Not surprised.

Oompa oompa...

[diethx]

I believe the word you were looking for is PETITE.

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I can’t even get compliments right. :(

[4a6c1]

I jump roped a few days ago for the first time since I was a kid. I have some srs bsns exercise friends that swear by it if you're just looking to increase your heart rate indoors. That wal-mart stepper looks like it might accidentally you.

I did like how bitchy this stepper thread got though. Now I know about eating oranges when I can't exercise.

What kind of rope did you get? Mine gets caught on the laminate. So I might go back and get cloth. Anybody else try this yet?

[Fatsix]

Never have to leave PC.

http://www.gizmag.com/gymygym-ergonomic-exercise-chair/17238/

http://www.ubergizmo.com/photos/2010/12/gymygym.jpg

Looks like it could also be used for bondage.


Hula Chair?

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