Sunny Health & Fitness Total Body 2-in-1 Smart Stepper Machine for Home with Handlebar and Resistance Bands, Total Body Workout, Adjustable Hydraulic, LCD Monitor, Non-Slip Pedals – 330 LB Max Weight

I received this device about one month ago. This is the first stepper device I have ever used. I really like this device. Assembly was simple - just follow instructions carefully. All of the hardware is installed where it will be going after assembly, so you have to remove the bolts from the frame so there is no little bag of nuts & bolts. There is a bag containing batteries, computer cable, cable fishing device, and an allen wrench The only hardware item that is not installed to it's final location on the frame is the tension adjustment knob. That is in the styrofoam piece with the computer. Assembly requires only an allen wrench which is included. I used a small piece of tape when installing the computer cable as the wire kept sliding back in to the lower tube when I was trying to install it on the machine. This is the only thing that is missing from the instructions which would make assembly even easier. When you pull the computer cable through one of the tubes in the handle shaft simply tape it off at the top of the tube until you get the tube installed. They even include an item (cable fishing device) to make getting the computer cable from the step count sensor in the base of the device up through the handle shaft to the computer very simple! I believe this device design and packaging was very well thought out. You will probably be surprised when you see how small the shipping package is. Don't let this concern you because it is small because of the way the parts are placed inside. I bought this device to help with my diabetes. I cannot walk for exercise and am out of shape. I needed a low-impact exercise like stepping. I could barely do 30 seconds on this thing initially. After using it fairly regularly for a 3 - 4 weeks I am up to 30 minutes a day and can see the decrease in my blood sugar and my physical stamina has increased. My goal is to do 60 minutes per day. I weighed ~ 240 lbs which is 10 lbs under the weight limit for this device of 250 lbs. I did read in one review about a guy who weighed 320 lbs and had no problems until after six months. At six month a weld broke. Considering he was 70 lbs over the weight limit for the device I am impressed. I myself now weigh 220 lbs. Weight loss was due to both exercise and a healthier diet. I Bought this particular stepper primarily because of the low price. I wasn't sure if I would actually be able to use one of these steppers and I don't need an $800 towel rack. This device has a very small footprint and is not too heavy to move before & after exercising with it. I keep mine in my bedroom which is only 10 x 10 and contains a queen size bed, a night stand, two bureaus, and an armoire. The bedroom was tight before I bought his device and I thought I would have to keep it outside the bedroom, but, it fits in nicely. I simply move it out of the corner and put it in front of the TV to watch while stepping and move it back when done. The small computer on this device is a big help. It keeps track of time and counts (# steps). I don't believe the calorie count that is reported is correct. It seems low when compared to some formulas I found on line for stepper exercise. I am not sure how much use I will get out of this thing before it breaks, but, I think it looks reasonably heavy-duty especially for a cost of $63.99 including shipping! I was very skeptical about the device's robustness at that price I was very pleased when I opened the shipping carton up and got a first hand look at the quality of the device. It looks reasonably robust which actually surprised me. I see no reason why this device shouldn't last me quite some time. I have not tried varying the resistance so I cannot comment on that - I am using it with minimal resistance and that is enough for me. I initially purchased this device for evaluation thinking that if I actually used it then I could buy a more expensive one. Now after using this device for a while I don't believe I will need to do that. I believe I should be able to use this device 30-60 minutes every other day for years as long as the device is lubricated regularly. I have not heard the funny noises that a couple of other reviewers have mentioned, but, most of them seemed to be using the device for a longer time than I do in each session. If you are looking for a medium duty stepper that is inexpensive with a simple computer then this device is ideal! I cannot imagine getting a better deal for the money! This is the first review I have ever written for a product purchased online. I wrote it because I wanted to help people out who are considering purchasing one of these. Do it - you will not be disappointed! That is if you actually use it and don't turn it into a towel or clothing rack. Either way for the cost of $65 including shipping it is worth the risk and I hope this review helped. Happy stepping.

Nice and easy to use with bar.Don't lose my balance anymore. This is great 👍

Easy to set electronic monitor. I use it 1-2× per day while watching TV. It's comfotable to use, works well, the handle bars allow for easy positioning & safety & it is well built. My wife wishes it would lift higher & wish you could adjust the amount of tension. I do half of my reps with my toes 2/3 to the back & half all the way to the front to work different muscles. It's better than others I have used.

I am around 163 pounds27 years old5'4 and this little thing got me tired by even just 30 seconds into the workout. I did not want to give up just yet because I really wanted to get my money's worth. I had eaten two Subway Oatmeal cookies which total 400 calories. I really wanted to burn those suckers off. But with only doing 1442 repetitions in 30 minutes, I managed to burn 205 calories (that's what the monitor read).**PROS**1) It will get the job done. I know it's cheap and looks like it's not a lot, but it got my front thighs and my upper butt cheeks on fire. I would love a full and firm butt not only for looks but your butt muscles are the biggest muscles and if those are firm, they really help out with your metabolism (Or so Leslie Sansone said). I was really tired on the first round but I had to push myself.2) You can adjust the tension/resistance at the bottom front if you want to push yourself. I had to loosen it. it's really tough work.3) It's not heavy at all or takes up a lot of room. No, it cannot fold for lower storage.4) It does record your time, your repetitions, and calories burned.5) The machine will not reset your progress. So, if you stop working out like to go to the bathroom or answer the door, it will pause until you come back.6) It does not make a lot of noise.**CONS**1) The machine is very simple, meaning there's not a lot to it. For example, there's no place to hold your remote or water bottle.2) It does not record your heart rate.3) The manual instructions was a little confusing despite putting it together around 30 minutes. There was a picture in the instructions with all the parts creating a skeletal scene of it, and that was rather more helpful than the actual instructions.**NEUTRAL**1) The stem coming up does rock a little, but not much (It could just be the way that I set it together). Sometimes I'm afraid to even lean on it.2) I'm 5'4 as described earlier, but getting on it makes me feel like I'm too tall. The machine is not very leveled, as if it makes me feel like there was a part I missed that I did not install.Overall, I love the machine. It's not perfect, but I'm glad I'm getting something out of it. I will continue to give some updates as I go becuase I read that this thing does break apart earlier than expected. So, we'll see.2/16/14 UpdateI'm continuing on the stepper and you guys have no idea how much my upper buns are on fire. This stuff is VERY tough and I don't even have it on high resistance. It's TOUGH! I don't really feel it as much in my back leg, but rather my front thighs, but the butt area is the worst. That's what makes you want to get off.3/2/14 UpdateThe stepper is still going strong and the workout is still very tough. I managed to get past 30 minutes and into maybe 45 minutes becuase I played a video game and that really got me distracted from the workout.

This stepper scored a little higher because of the handle option for my older clients that I refer to for a little extra movement daily when they may be just sitting around too much. It also can be adjusted for handle bar height too.I would give it a positive rating because it has a better range of motion when in use allowing a full movement which is better for the hips and knees. Some of these online steppers are too short and tight in movement which in my opinion is not good for the hip and knee joints.The three star is due to that fact that it is a little wobbly and needs to be put together well and tightened. Keep in mind that you may need to keep the tightening tool that comes with it near by because as it is used a few times it needs to be tightened again and this will remedy that. Unfortunately, the one sent to me is also crooked and uneven at the base so that may be why it may be wobbly. I moved it to different locations to make sure it was not the floor and it was the same.I would not refer this to a more fit person like myself I do not feel it will be challenging enough. But it will keep you moving if you are otherwise going to be sitting on the couch! Any movement is healthier than not :)