Stepper

The compact step machine: small pedals under the feet, short strokes at a steady rhythm.

Stepper, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Feet centered on the small pedals, hands light on the rails or free.

Steps

  1. Step in short strokes at a steady rhythm.
  2. Keep the whole foot pressing, torso tall.
  3. Log the minutes.

Common mistakes

Locking the pedals to the stops: mid-range strokes keep tension. Hanging on the rails: the legs carry you. Toes-only stepping: full foot, calves thank you later.

Breathing

Steady with the steps.