The Stepper or Lateral Thigh Trainer is an indoor machine that can simulate the motion of climbing stairs. It tends to be for domestic use and is a great way to shape and tone the muscles in your legs.
It’s a low impact machine which means that there is less stress placed on your joints when exercising.
The Stepper enables you improve the strength in your legs, particularly your glutes, hamstrings, and calf muscles. Exercising on the stepper is good for active sports such as skiing because it strengthens your legs.
When you’re on the Stepper, you’re in control of your session. You don’t have to worry about the weather, pollution, road surfaces, uneven terrain, pedestrians or road users. You can even watch TV while you’re exercising.
Most Steppers will have the following features:
- Lateral thigh movement
- Ability to adjust resistance
- Display console that can show elapsed time, step count and energy consumption