The movement on the stepper is very similar to climbing stairs. You stand on the non-slip treads and move your feet up and down - just like climbing stairs.

In addition to the traditional stepper, there are also so-called swing steppers, where you have the option of a sideways movement. This trains even more muscles, whereby the muscular strain of course always depends on your training intensity and the choice of step resistance.

Basically, the market has five different types of steppers for you. These include:

• Aqua-Stepper
• Ministepper
• 2-in-1 stepper
• Twist-Stepper
• Aerobic-Stepper

However, the workout on each machine is slightly different. In addition, you also have to consider differences regarding the construction, the functions as well as the performance of the device.

Basically, this fitness machine trains your legs and the muscles in your buttocks. In addition, the machine works your back and hip muscles, as you always have to maintain a balanced posture during the exercises.

In detail, you train the quadriceps, the thigh puller and the leg flexor in the thigh and the gluteus maximus in the buttocks, which is mainly responsible for defining the shape of the buttocks.

This depends on your willingness to train, your endurance and your will to take on the fight against excess pounds.

If you are ready to get the maximum effectiveness and efficiency out of a stepper, then you should do without a slow workout. Because only with more speed, i.e. a higher cadence, can you specifically build up your muscles and get rid of your excess pounds.

Power steppers, which are programmable and equipped with different interval units, are particularly suitable for this purpose.

Yes, it does. In general, steppers are in the middle of the cardio range in terms of calories burned. You'll burn a similar number of calories with them as you would with a cross trainer or a rowing machine.

However, the calorie burn depends on the intensity of your workout and your weight. But you can generally assume a calorie burn of 800 calories per hour.

Especially at the beginning you should avoid a high load. Because with a stepper, your joints and intervertebral discs work a lot. In general this is a good thing, because you train them, but in most cases the stepper forces you to start more slowly.

If you notice any physical discomfort other than soreness, adjust your exercises.

A stepper has many small nuts and bolts, which often act as a catch basin for dust and dirt. As soon as you exercise with the device, small dirt particles get into the cracks and mix with the oil, causing the small parts to start squeaking.

To fix this problem, you should find out the source of the squeaking and lubricate them with new lubricant. After a few movements of the pedals, the annoying noise should subside.

The stepper is an absolutely space-saving piece of fitness equipment that is ideal for indoor training sessions. In addition, some devices are also foldable, so that you can store them even better.

The crosstrainer, on the other hand, takes up much more space, but it gives you the opportunity for a more intensive workout. It imitates the natural movement of a person walking. You decide whether you want to use more power from your legs or more power from your arms. In addition, a cross trainer is much more promising for shedding pounds, as it trains your entire upper body.