The Step (Made in USA) Original Aerobic Platform – Health Club Size – With Four Original Risers (Teal Platform with Black Risers), One Size

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this for anyone with the space for it, and those who do aerobics.I'm post-stroke (about 17-months ago), and I can't do much on it at any height.I use it, with the maximum stacking, for 3-way calf raises (facing front, then heels together, and ending with toes together, thick socks, no shoes). I started doing my 3-way calf raises on The Step because I need to stretch my calves not only all the way up to work the belly of the calves, but also, all the way down with my heels hanging off The Step so that the bottom of my calves and my soleuses (sp.?) get a good stretch, and therefore are not developing cockeyed.There are carpeted stairs out in the building's hallway. I tried doing the calf raises on the hallway stairs, but1) The stairs are less than 10-inches deep, making it unsafe for calf raises unless your feet are smaller than mine (8.5EE in men's size because I can't any footwear for what my older sister calls my "duck feet." And 2) I can't get down the hallway stairs and outside to use a more appropriate, free way to do the 3-way calf raises.Everybody who is relatively healthy, has no dizziness or balancing issues, who plans to use it for aerobics?Go for it.I can discern no difference in the quality, which amazes me as almost any item I once used and need again, sometimes in as little as six months, has noticeably deteriorated.This is a rare, i.e., The Step is still a well-made item whose price has not sky rocketed, nor has the quality deteriorated at all.

Very sturdy, does not wobble. Rubber grib on surface is safe for stepping. Would definitely recommend for the extra money.

I bought this step about a week ago, and I already love it. The product arrived without any defects, and very quickly as I had accidentally paid for two day shipping, I was not paying attention, be careful of that. It is very sturdy. I've got the step on carpet currently and it does not slip or move. I notice that some have complained about not being able to physically attach everything together but it does not bother me. This product allows me to perform a basic workout while binge watching Netflix. I have yet to try the step video, but as far as I'm concerned that was an extra anyway. It is a little longer then I thought it would be, but if I had checked the length dimensions, I would have known that, so make sure that you've got an easy to acces storage place. Yes, there are cheaper products out there, but in my experience, they are generally flimsy, which is not a good thing, especially if your a little overweight. I've got about 25 extra pounds to lose, and I feel very secure and safe on this product. I would definitely recommend.

I tried another made in China one and it smelled like mold out of the box. Returned that and so glad I read other reviews about this brand. Don’t hesitate. It’s the best. Stable and VERY well made.

This is a nice stepper. I am giving it 4 stars us because my first use, I almost fell.

I was looking for a step platform that was like my old one that I had purchased over 25 years ago. I had to replace it this year and was so GLAD I was able to find this same size and great quality step platform like my old one! This is the same as the ones used in the local gyms too. I would highly recommend this one!

Following a severe illness I could not get into bed (bed was too high). No way could I get into it. This step made it possible for me to get onto, and then made me high enough that I could easily get into bed. It also supports the loads it advertises with no problems whatsoever.

I have had the same The Step, Circuit size, aerobic stepper from the 1990s. It is still intact after years of regular use. So when it was time to upgrade to the larger Health Club size, I decided the stay with The Step brand. I received it and it was exactly the same quality of my first one. I was almost tempted to buy a different brand for less but I didn’t want to compromise quality and I already had a great experience with my older stepper.Hands down, it is my favorite piece of fitness equipment. I use it for cardio, strength training, core work, HIIT, and stretching. I recommend it for anyone who doesn’t like going to a gym.