The Best Steppers to Take Your At-Home Workout to the Next Level

This trainer is a hybrid of an elliptical and a stair stepper, and it offers eight resistance levels and two built-in workouts. It is also designed to give you the full effects of cardio training in only 14 minutes, so it’s great for sweating it out when you’re pressed for time. It also features target zones and burn indicators to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Workout machines don’t get much more affordable—or more compact—than this model from Sunny Health & Fitness. But don’t let its small size fool you: this model can still give you a great workout.

It has a mini LCD screen that displays your steps per minute, total steps, time, and calories burned, and the removable resistance bands are great for adding in some shoulder, arm, and ab exercises. If you have poor balance, though, this might not be the right pick since it lacks a handle.

This small stepper has a simple, effective design, and is a great option if you like mini steppers but want a bit more stability. It has two options—steep or shallow steps—and features a twisting step that helps work additional muscles and allows for a more fluid stepping motion.

This model comes from a brand we trust for affordable home workout equipment as Sunny Health & Fitness makes some of our most frequently recommended machines.

This stair stepper has an added twist—literally. Not only does it move up and down, but it can move side to side, giving you an additional workout option that can strengthen and tone your core.

It has wide, grippy footbeds, so it’s sturdy and secure despite not having handles, and it comes with resistance bands that allow you to add in some additional upper-body work.

If a compact stepper is what you seek, look no further than this one from Nordic Lifting. Not only does it come fully assembled, but it doesn’t take up a lot of space so you can quickly squeeze in a workout and easily move it to the side until your next one.

What makes this stepper stand out is that it comes with three pairs of resistance bands (20-inch, 28-inch, and 29-inch) that can be attached for a simultaneous upper- and lower-body workout. Regardless of how you design your workout, you can see your calories burned, steps per minute, and other information on the machine’s digital display.

If you want to start stepping but have a small child at home or are worried about disturbing the neighbors downstairs, this mini stepper is a good pick. Since its pedals contain shock-absorbing rubber pads, you’ll notice a lot less noise while using it. And, since it’s not a bulky item, you can easily (and noiselessly) move it to whichever spot you want to get your step on, whether that be in your bedroom or in front of the television.

In addition to serving as a stepper, this machine can be used to do some strength training moves like push-ups by placing your hands on the pedals or using its resistance band.

While this machine is on the pricier side, it’s also a three-in-one model, with options to use it as a stepper, an elliptical, or a treadmill. To switch between modes, you simply change your movement and it will automatically adjust to move with you.

If you enjoy group workouts, you can invest in an iFit membership, which gives you access to tons of online classes, and will even adjust the incline and resistance for you as you follow along with your instructor. It also has a built-in fan, water bottle holder, Bluetooth-compatible speakers, and an interactive touchscreen that makes it feel super high-end.

If you want to get your steps in but would prefer (or need) to stay seated, consider this compact stepper. You can pedal your feet while working at your desk or when watching television without even thinking about it.

Although many people opt to use this machine while sitting, it can be used standing up as well. Don’t forget to pair the machine up to your smartphone via the Muuv app. We also love its black-and-orange color scheme which can add a pop of color to your workout experience to make it even more engaging.