| | |  | Step Machines | Home » » » » » Phoenix 99120 Denise Austin Mini Stepper Plus | | | | | | | Description: | | Exercise both your lower and upper body in one fluid routine with the Denise Austin Mini Stepper Plus. The Mini Stepper Plus is easy to use, with a pair of cabled resistance handles that work most of your upper body muscle groups, along with a pair of steps to work the lower body. Once on board, you can enjoy a vigorous full-body cardiovascular workout without neglecting your all-important arm, chest, and shoulder muscles. The Mini Stepper Plus relies on dual hydraulic cylinders to provide the resistance, along with an electronic monitor (includes two AA batteries) to track such details as the workout time, step count, strides per minute, and calories burned. And thanks to the ultra-compact design, the Mini Stepper Plus is easy to store when not in use. Other details include a heavy-duty steel frame that holds up to years of use, a smooth pulley design for quiet operation, and a maximum weight limit of 250 pounds. The Mini Stepper Plus--which is endorsed by Denise Austin, one of America's premier fitness authorities--measures 18.5 by 7.1 by 12 inches (W x H x D) and carries a 90-day warranty on parts and a one-year warranty on the frame. | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 18.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 12.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.1 inches | | Product Weight:
| 18.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 19.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 14.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 20.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 22 reviews |
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37 of 37 found the following review helpful:
 Good alternative to elliptical trainerMay 18, 2007
By TT
I have always wanted an elliptical trainer. But with limited space, I found a mini-stepper to be a good alternative. I have done a lot of research and read reviews from Amazon, and seems that this is a more reliable stepper. After 1 day of use, here are my findings:
Pros:
-It arrived pre-assembled. All you need is to remove the plastic, put together the resistance knob (see Cons below), cord, and meter.
-Some mentioned the paddles being too small. I wear 7 1/2 and the paddles are more than I need.
-Space-saving
-Good resistance for a starter for low-impact workout. I want to focus on my tummy, hip, and thighs, and this stepper provides what I need.
-Meter is simple to use, I know when I can have my next cookie
Cons:
-The knob that is supposed to tighten the resistance cord gets loosen up fairly quickly. I haven't used it long enough to tell, but it seems to work best if you were to stay on it consecutively. This is my biggest disappointment.
-It's squeaky (just a little)
For under $70, I can avoid the rain and sweaty equipment in gym. Good low-impact workout.
27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Great machineApr 30, 2007
By A.L.A.
I have had this stepper for several years now. And i love it. You can really feel the burn in your legs and butt. the faster and harder you work it, the more tension you build up on the machine, and the better work out. It is very portable.put it in front of the TV, or pop a dvd in the player and start your work out...easy. I don't use the stretch bands any more...i actually took them off and just pump my arms or use free weights for my upper body.
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Good work out small sizeMay 23, 2006
By Nina Vecchi
"pixelpest"
This is a very small and won't take up a lot of room. The tension in the steps is pretty good. The arm bands are not adjustable but are rather stiff. I haven't had this device long enough to comment on the sturdiness. However, it seems to be well made. I think it was worth the price.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 JunkSep 19, 2008
By Alan Adelman
The first day I had this product, I used it for about 20 min. when I had to stop due to the smell of burning rubber. This is the smell of the internal seals of the pneumatic tubes beginning to melt. The device simply cannot withstand 20 minutes of use due to heating of the tubes. After that I kept my workouts to only 15 minutes. This is not enough for a cardio workout, but as part of bigger routine it's ok. After 2 weeks of using it 2-3 times each week for 15 minutes, the step counter/timer broke. So I began timing my workout with the clock. Now after less than 3 months of use, the cable is so stretched out and the resistance so low that it is ready for the dumpster. I weight 155 lbs, so I'm well below the maximum weight for this unit. Denise should be ashamed of herself!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Broke in six weeksNov 22, 2008
By David C. Veeneman
My wife and I used this stepper for about six weeks before it broke. The unit has a steel cable that controls tension--the cable snapped. We had used it for about twenty minutes every other day, and we both weigh under 200 pounds. To make matters worse, there are apparently no replacement parts available for the unit. In light of that, I would rate the durability and value of this stepper as poor, and I would not recommend it to others.
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