Treadmills & Steppers

What distinguishes this device from the plethora of other mini-steppers on the market? The Sunny Health & Fitness Stepper incorporates a twisting motion to work additional muscles and make your workouts a bit more fun. This is also one of the best reviewed steppers in its class.

The Mini-Stepper/Twister provides low-impact, …

By Aaron O’Connor

From the $2 jump rope to the $1,000-plus elliptical machine, home exercise equipment has continually evolved in sophistication and ability to deliver health benefits, with machines now designed for every level of fitness.

New equipment targets every muscle and fitness goal imaginable, with choices ranging from cheap infomercial fads …

The 2009 version of the Sole F80 received top ratings by several online magazines, including Consumer Reports. Sole takes the F80 to another level for 2011, adding an extended deck, a higher quality monitor, and a more aesthetically pleasing design.

An impressive combination of ease-of-use and high quality components …

Here’s a no-frills, compact walking treadmill with an unusually sturdy build for the price range, accommodating users up to 350 pounds. While this model is intended for fitness walking only, it is not self-powered like other walking treadmills — the 1.5 HP …

This simple stair stepper from Brookstone offers an adequate cardio and lower body workout and folds away for easy storage when not in use.

The telescopic shaft is a distinguishing feature that can be adjusted to your exact height and accommodate multiple users.

The base …

Combining the climbing motion of a stair stepper, the low-impact benefits of an elliptical trainer and the forward movement of a treadmill, the Mobia by Nautilus aims to take the health benefits of “walking” to a new level.

Nautilus, owner of Bowflex is sometimes criticized for over-hyped, gimmicky fitness …

Here’s a sleek and compact folding treadmill that comes fully assembled out of the box. Ideal for small spaces, the LifeSpan Fitness TR200 easily collapses to fit under a bed, upright in a closet or behind a door.

The blue LCD console features a large, easy to use display with …

The 6.75 Folding Treadmill, the newest offering from the highly regarded Smooth Fitness brand, is a feature-rich, mid-range machine that replaces the popular 6.45 treadmill model.

There’s nothing negative to say about the older version — the Smooth 6.45 …

To contrast the high-end treadmills we regularly review, here’s a look at a self-powered, very affordable model from Stamina.

Th InMotion II features a non-slip, low-impact 42 inch long walking/running surface that lets you set the pace, but your legs are the only …

The Bowflex Series 3 Treadmill is an affordable alternative to the highly regarded Series 7, considered one of the best home treadmills for the price by Consumer Reports and many other respected authorities.

Bowflex folding treadmills are robust and reliable and you can’t …

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• Folding Mini-Stair Climber | Brookstone Compact Fold-A-Way Cardio Stepper
• Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper | Compact Stair Climbing Exerciser
• Stamina Mini Elliptical Trainer | 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Cardiovascular Fitness Machine
• Stamina InStride Plus Electronic Stepper | Affordable Cardio & Strength Machine