Cardio Defense

Does anyone have any opinions on the lateral thigh stepper?

I am thinking of purchasing one and have heard mixed reviews. I want it in particular as a cardio exercise and understand that it is a smaller piece of equipment for easy storage.

There are many different choices, and I did a test myself using one of those home use little steppers myself, by wearing a heart rate monitor belt to see if my heart rate went up enough for a good aerobic exercise to burn fat effectively. The result was I was able to raise my heart rate up to 125-130 bpm and I think it’s good for anyone who just starts working out at home at this level, especially wanting to lose some fat.

Pls take your time to shop around:

http://www.allegromedical.com/categories/shop-by-category/exercise-fitness/steppers-climbers/4038.html?sortOrder=4

I like the small stepper with handle, with the handle you can really work harder and move faster, also the info shows on the display up in the handle rather than on a tiny display sitting between the pedals, you won’t want to test your eyesight while you try to concentrate on your work-out.

If you can afford the space and money, you may want one of these steppers, for losing weight, they are perfect:

http://www.fitnessdepot.ca/shop/stores/1/Proteus-ISS-500-Stepper-P711C11.aspx <=== good and not so expensive

http://www.fitnessdepot.ca/shop/stores/1/Proteus-3588-Stepper-P707C11.aspx

http://www.promedproducts.com/s.nl;jsessionid=ac112b1b1f43c2324936072b41ebbe95ade6248723ef.e3eTaxmKbNaNe3yLaNiRbxqNe6fznA5Pp7ftolbGmkTy?it=I&id=453

^_^ good luck

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