Phoenix 98107 Dual Action Mini Stepper

by Phoenix

Product Features

• Dual-action mini step machine
• Pair of dual-action arms work the upper body while steps exercise the legs
• Dual hydraulic cylinders for resistance; heavy-duty steel frame for long life
• Electronic monitor tracks workout time, distance, step count, and calories
• Measures 19 x 50 x 18.5 inches (W x H x D); 1-year frame warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Exercise both your lower and upper body in one fluid routine with the dual-action Mini Stepper. The Mini Stepper is easy to use, with a pair of dual-action arms along the top that provide upper body resistance and a pair of steps to work the lower body. Once on board, you can enjoy a vigorous full-body cardiovascular workout without neglecting your all-important arm, chest, and shoulder muscles. The Mini Stepper relies on dual hydraulic cylinders and a dial adjustment system to provide the resistance, along with an electronic monitor (includes two AA batteries) to track such details as the workout time, distance, step count, total number of steps, and calories burned. Other features include a heavy-duty steel frame that holds up to years of use, a smooth pulley system for quiet operation, and a maximum weight limit of 250 pounds. The Mini Stepper--measures 19 by 50 by 18.5 inches (W x H x D) and carries a 90-day warranty on parts and a one-year warranty on the frame.

About Phoenix Health & Fitness
Established in 1998 as a wholesale distributor of fitness equipment, Phoenix Health & Fitness offers a complete line of high-quality exercise equipment to the in-home and light commercial markets. Working with a state-of-the-art computer system, the company can offer "just in time" delivery and other critical services while living up to its standards of reliability, consistency, honesty, and urgency. Phoenix Health & Fitness develops many of its new concepts and products in conjunction with its sister company, Reflex Design, and enjoys a reputation for delivering quality products in a timely manner.

Product Description

The Dual Action Mini-Stepper combines the lower body workout of a stepper with the upper body workout for full body cardiovascular conditioning. The arm movements is controlled using dial adjustment. This compact unit comes complete with dual hydraulic cylinders for resistance and an electronic monitor for tracking time and steps taken. Warranty is 90 days parts, 1 year frame. Maximum user weight is 250lbs. Not recommended or guaranteed for user over this limit.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 18.5 x 50 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0007XSOLC
• Item model number: 98107
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,028 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #20 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Cardio Training > Step Machines

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stay away from this product!, July 16, 2007

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Kimberly - See all my reviews

I bought this stepper 3 months ago, and it's already broken! Yeah, it gives you a good sweat, but the thing is a piece of cheap junk. The pulley is made out of cheap plastic which can break easily! Now I have to wait 180 days for a new pulley, which I bet will break again! I wish I'd never brought this product! When I bought it, it was $82. It makes me cry to think I wasted $82 on this junk when I could have bought a more trustworthy stepper, even though it would have costed me a little bit more money! Trust me, STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Broke 7 months later, November 25, 2007

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Kitchen Kitty "Kitty" - See all my reviews

I bought this in April and it broke in October. Not worth what I paid for it. The pulley is broken.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The little stepper that could...for a while at least..., March 4, 2008

By 

HarpswellWoman "HarpswellWoman" (Harpswell, ME) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phoenix 98107 Dual Action Mini Stepper (Sports)

This stepper has been a very worthwhile piece of equipment, knock on wood.
It has very smooth action, the foot pedals are sturdy, and it is quiet! The handles have no resistance, but they do assist in balance, and they keep your arms moving. There might be a way to add weights to them. The handles do fall to the ground if you're not careful. The stepper can be adjusted for resistance and you can vary the size of your steps easily to vary your workout. It is a good workout for the lower body and great for a room where others might be watching TV at the same time since it makes no noise. It can be moved from one room to another fairly easily. It has an extremely sturdy base and it will not move around on the floor.

Update: November 30, 2011

I am still loving this equipment. The handles have not been falling to the ground as in my initial review. YOu can choose to drop them to the ground if you have the space and don't want to use them.
You can also do some good stretches for skiing and other sports with this equipment.
I don't use this stepper all that much, but it is still in perfect working condition and I am on the higher end of the weight limit (up to 250 pounds). It is just as quiet as ever and I am now able to use it for a longer period of time. If you use it for more than a few minutes, you will notice that you start to feel the resistance more. It is also a great way to start the day since it starts the blood flowing to your extremities. Although your arms won't have weight-bearing exercise with this equipment, your arms are in constant motion, so that's a good thing at least. You can also choose to drop the handles and move your arms around freely to get some additional arm exercise.
Of all the equipment that I have purchased through the years, this has been the one that I have kept on hand and it hasn't gathered dust or been relegated to the garage. It's a keeper! I should note that I don't really care about the electronic settings. Works for me as a supplemental exercise - hope it works for you!

December 6, 2011 Maybe I have had more stamina to use my stepper recently, but I was really enjoying it, when I heard a cracking sound. The pulley cable broke, sad to say. I will have to decide if I want to replace this or look for a replacement cable. It was good while it lasted - and really quiet.
December 7,2011 Okay, so now I am trying to decide what to do. I am not sure where to find a replacement cable for this stepper. I have searched far and wide online, so if you know where I can get the cable, please let me know. I am already missing this stepper. The rest of the stepper is in mint condition. The base is as sturdy as if it were new, the handles are fine, everything is mint. It's so frustrating to have an unusable piece of equipment because one part is broken.
Who knew that you could get so attached to a piece of exercise equipment? Maybe it's because this stepper is the perfect supplement to heading to the gym. It "gets the kinks out" of your legs if you have a desk job. It also seems to alleviate the knee pain and stiffness that I still experience over a year after I fell. I had resolved to get on this stepper hourly to keep my circulation going. Oh, well. Back to the drawing board....
To get the cable replaced, you can call Phoenix directly at 1-888-535-8637. You can order a replacement cable for around $25 including shipping. It really drives me nuts that the rest of my stepper is in mint condition! I bought an old used stepper, but it doesn't fold down like this one and it squeaks. Please improve this product. It has a lot going for it!