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Golds Gym Gold's Gym Mini Stepper W Resist Tubes
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| Manufacturer | - |
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| Brand | Gold's Gym |
| Item model number | 40-0046GG |
| Color | Black |
| Weight | - |
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| Product Id | 691507 |
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| User Reviews and Ratings | 3 (1 ratings) 3 out of 5 stars |
| UPC | 022643900462 |
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When I opened the box and got this stepper out, I was shocked at the quality of this product, which to me is "gym quality"! It's built strong, sturdy, made to last! And all for such a low price! So in this aspect, I was a very pleased guy with this! But the product does have one "missing piece" that makes it almost unusuable without it (but this can be easily fixed), and that is that it is missing some necessary pads for the stepper shoes. Without some padding, the stepper is a "high impact" piece of equiptment, and that's not good for anyone. As I stepped up and down, the stepper shoes would hit the ground with a jolt. It was blantatly obvious to me that it needed some padding in the rear of the stepper shoes, because I knew high impact is not good for one's legs, hips or back. So here's the easy fix, folks: go to a Dollar Tree store, or any dollar-type store, and buy you one of those old fashioned rubber balls (the kind that are rubber all the way through, not hollow). The brand I got was named "High Bounce Pinky" and was red. Buy one Pinky ball (it's about 2 inches in thickness) and one smaller all-rubber ball (about 1 inch in thickness). Cut the balls in two using a bread knife. Now glue the larger Pinky ball halves on the bottom frame below the stepper shoes and glue the smaller ball halves on the bottom of the stepper shoe "poles" that are below the stepper shoe. In other words, there will be a ball half on the frame that sits on the floor and a ball half on the bottom of the stepper shoe. (I used one of those flexible "poly" type glues and so far it's working fine.) Allow to dry for about a week. These rubber balls will create the necessary cushioning you NEED to for this machine (and why the company left out this padding is beyond me!) This padding will make a night and day difference in whether you'll use this stepper or not. It will make it feel more like walking outdoors, where the dirt or grass provides some padding. But like I said, the stepper is great quailty and will last for years. I think when you are first using it, be sure to use the stretch bands with it, as they can actually keep you from falling when you're not used to a new piece of equiptment like this (gives you something to hold on to)...but once you get used to being "up" on a stepper, you may wish to switch to hand weights, as I did, to get an even greater feeling that you're walking or hiking (the arms are free to swing). Hope this little "fix" will help sell this quality piece of equiptment to those who, like me, prefer to work out indoors during cold winter months! And thanks to Wal Mart for giving us such a good price on this item!
My sister has one of these (sans the resistance tubes) and my wife fell in love with it when she tried it out... so I bought her one. We had free weights, a tread mill, an excercise ball, blah blah blah... but none of them got used. The treadmill and free weights are too bulky, can't be moved around, are loud... the ball doesn't really give a full workout. Basically, they were all collecting dust. This little stepper is a jolt of energy in our fitness routines... it can be moved easily from room to room, it's quiet, convenient, and easy to get started... but it packs a punch when used correctly. You get a great, low-impact workout burn from 15 or 20 minutes. After about 3 weeks of using it, it feels really well made. It's solid and quiet, has a smooth, even pressure through its full range of motion, and it's stable (doesn't slide or tip) (although you might... see next paragraph). It takes a few sessions to get used to it, so have a couch or a chair nearby to steady yourself. Now that I'm better at it, I've started really using the resistance tubes, and it adds a whole other facet to the workout... I like 'em. Not only that, but we're using the treadmilll again, and I'm digging out the garage to set up the free weights again. This little guy's been true catalyst for change for us. We love it. I wish the resistace tubes were adjustable. For working my shoulders they're perfect, and when I swing my arms against their resistance, it really gets the blood pumpin', but when I do curls, the tubes aren't extended far enough to create good resistance. Maybe I'll try gripping 5 lb mini weights as well to ramp it up. Over all, a fabulous product. I'd recommend it to anyone, regardless of fitness level. I've never seen a better fitness solution for the price, anywhere.
I love this little compact stepper because it really works! You WILL sweat especially if you do use the bands, it is up to you and what kind of work out you want for yourself. Wear a sweat band for sure or at least have a towel to keep by your side. If you dedicate yourself to a 15-30 minute workout you will feel so great. Watch t.v., it makes it so much easier and the time flies! It works great on bare floors. You can't beat the price and it is simple to put together. I think they should make a bigger foot size for guys as my son is 13 yrs. old and his feet are too big to fit on the smaller foot pedals or he would use it too! It is a super little machine. I think it is a good competitor for the larger machines that take up way more room and cost a lot more. A little tricky to get your footing at first but once you get the hang of it, no problem. You don't want to quit! Highly recommend, especially for the price.
I purchased this item due to the lack of space I have in my home. It's compact, but the wheel keeps coming off. Which makes it difficult at times to use for long periods. Other than that, I'm happy with this purchase.
I bought this stepper it does work i feel it in my legs.It would work much better if i used it more ,i have been lazy i admit it,but i also have a slip disc and in pain alot too.But i would recommend this stepper to anyone that wants to start working out.
Gold's Gym stepper is inexpensive and therefore a good value, but the user is not able to change the resistance level. This fact is not noted in the product specifications; if it was, I wouldn't have purchased this product. Also noted is that the resistance level is very difficult when you first start to use the machine, but gets less difficult as the machine warms up.
I exercised every so often and wanted a small exercise equipment that doesn't take up alot of space and easy to move. This stepper fitted the bill perfectly. I used the stepper 3x a week about 30 mins (10 mins/each interval to prevent the burning smell). Even used oil to coat the cable. After 8 months of usage, the cable snapped today. The stepper was useful for the price. Trying to find something similar but more durable.
Love the idea of the small stair-stepper. Allows me to keep the thing handy and work out in front of the TV, watching mind-numbing shows to kill the pain. Bought the cheapest thing I could find the first time, and a non-replaceable bolt, yes bolt, just snapped after a few months. I weight 170# and use it about 45 minutes a day. Bought this item as a replacement and, guess what? Today, the bolt on this one broke, also. I keep hoping not, but it certainly appears that you get what you pay for. By the way, had to spend a lot of time lubricating it from the start in order to not be diven nuts by the squeaking.
Ok so I just bought this stepper today based on it's reviews and I'm really hoping to get a good one when I exchange the one I just bought. Why I like it: It was really easy to put together. It's small and compact. It had my heartrate up within minutes of using. It really hits those target areas; legs and butt. Why I am exchanging it: The resistance is greater on the right side in comparison to the left. No it should not be like that. When you go to the gym and see a sign on a machine that says "sorry, out of order" it's because of little problems like this. My review may change depending on how the next one works.
I recently purchased this machinery as a gift for my mother. There are no adjustments on the difficulty level which is a disappointment. We returned the product a few days after trying it out. It takes a long time to even get your heart rate going. I tried this at least 2 times a day to test it out for about 30min each time. I did not feel sore or anything afterwards other than my heart rate going faster. I don't think this is a great way to exercise. You don't get much out of it. Great price though!