Hers MS 68 Mini Stepper with Bands
- ¿Shape hips, thighs, buns, and calves
- ¿Burn calories and excess fat
- ¿Increase cardiovascular endurance
- ¿Increase metabolism and flexibility
- ¿Strengthens and tones arms.
Product Description
The HERS MS 68 offers two powerful and effective workout routines in one compact machine — a fat burning cardio workout plus an effective toning and resistance workout. Its unique low impact motion targets multiple muscles from different angles. Its compact design allows for convenient storage between workouts and can be taken anywhere!… More >>
Hers MS 68 Mini Stepper with Bands
I used this stepper almost daily for a month and was happy with the product until a couple of days ago when the cable broke with no warning. I was stepping at a fairly fast pace, and when the cable broke the machine came to a dead stop causing me to lose my balance and fall off, sustaining injuries. When I was deciding which stepper to purchase and had narrowed my choices down to two, I chose this one because there was a comment on the other about the cable breaking. There are no specifications in the product description about weight limit (but my weight shouldn’t be a problem) or how vigorous a workout the machine will tolerate (isn’t that the point of aerobic exercise?). I’m returning this stepper (a fairly painless process, thank you, Amazon) and will order a different one.
Rating: 1 / 5
So far so good on this. I purchased this some months ago and it is still very firm and not loose where you feel you are getting a good work out. I cant see using this alone without incorporating other excercise but it will do the job when combining it or using it on a more relaxed excercise day.
Although the resistance is firm I didnt see much difference when tightening it and wish their was a little more range on it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I love this little piece of equipment! It’s small, quiet and easy to use. Just put on some music and you’re good to go!
Pro: It came nearly fully assembled. All I had to do was attach a cable around a wheel and screw in the workout bands to the front.
Con: Like the previous reviewer, I too had trouble screwing in one of the bands. It went in crooked and I needed pliers to turn in to get it all the way in.
Pro: In the beginning, I could only do a few minutes. 3 weeks later I’m doing 35 minutes and about 1200-1500 steps. The resistance is stronger when you first start up. As you keep going, the hydraulic thingies get warmed up and are less resistant, but that’s when you can really go faster and get your heart rate up.
Con: I ended up taking off the workout bands because using them threw off my balance and my rhythm. I use hand weights instead. I also do my workout near a door where I can hold on if I need to. There is another model that has a handle. I would recommend that one for people who are afraid of losing their balance.
Pro: My pants fit better now because my thighs and butt have gotten noticably smaller! It really works!
UPDATE: January 26, 2010. I am still using my stepper. I have lost 15 pounds since September ‘09!
This is the only piece of exercise equipment I have ever stuck with. I did take a few minutes one day to tighten all the nuts and bolts. After that, the counter stopped working. I must have affected the sensor somehow, but that’s ok because I just go by minutes now. 35-40 minutes a day plus light weights have done the trick for me. I play Lady Gaga’s CD while I work out. Most of the songs have a perfect beat for stepping.
Rating: 5 / 5
This stepper is average. There’s nothing spectacular but it does its job and it’s a good price. For some reason when I tried to screw in the band into the right side it wouldn’t screw in all the way (whereas the left was fine). But it still works. I wish there was a tension setting on this because after using it a couple times I need a little more resistance. But I love that it’s small and lightweight and I can just pull it out when I’m not in the mood to trek to the gym.
Rating: 3 / 5