The struggle with any piece of home-gym equipment is finding the motivation to actually put it to good use. As I wrote in my initial review, the Merach Mini Stepper isn't exactly a demanding workout.

Fitness experts recommend mini steppers as a useful tool for people who spend a lot of time sitting and want to move more without going to the gym.

“The mini stepper is so trendy because it’s a way for people to get movement in without needing to go outside,” said Tami Smith, a personal trainer and founder of Fit Healthy Macros in ...

Most mini steppers also include resistance bands that allow people to activate more of their upper body muscles through bicep curls, arm presses and lateral raises.

Only using a mini-stepper “misses strength training,” Bomgren points out—and the benefits that come with it.

Fitness experts recommend mini steppers as a useful tool for people who spend a lot of time sitting and want to move more without going to the gym.