StairMaster SM3 Step Mill
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- StairMaster SM3 Step Mill is a compact version of commercial steppers
- Speeds range from 26–162 steps per minute
- Includes 10 preprogrammed workouts including fat burner, calorie burner, and intervals
- Large backlit LCD display
- Easy-to-use console with basic buttons/options
- 20 levels of resistance
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Assembly is simple
- Preset programs
- Compact
- Polar-compatible heart rate monitor
What Needs Improvement...
- May be noisy
- Quality assurance is questionable
- Reports of it breaking down quickly
- Relatively expensive
Product Summary
Designed to bring the quality of a commercial stepper into your home, the StairMaster SM3 Step Mill is a compact step machine equipped with 10 pre-set workout programs: manual, steady, mystery challenge, build, bell shaped, calorie burner, fat burner, heart rate zone trainer, and heart rate intervals. The backlit LCD monitor tracks time, watts, calories, heart rate, level, floor/minute, segment time, floors climbed, and workout profile. Compatible with polar heart rate monitors, users can also opt to measure their heart rate using the pulse grips located on the handrails.
Other notable features include an automatic safety stop sensor, 275-pound weight capacity, and a powder-coated steel frame. This step machine falls on the expensive side and, although it is compact compared to those found in health clubs, it still takes up a good amount of floor real estate. There are very mixed reviews for the StairMaster SM3 Step Mill. Some users rave over its ease-of-use, simple, albeit time-consuming, assembly, and performance. Others, on the other hand, report it to be noisy and to break down just after a few uses.
Specs
| Item weight | 298 lbs |
|---|---|
| User weight capacity | 275 lbs |
| Program options | Manual\, steady\, mystery challenge\, build\, bell shaped\, calorie burner\, fat burner\, heart rate zone trainer\, heart rate intervals |
| Resistance | 20 resistance levels |
| Dimensions | 46” L x 29” W x 73” H |
Summary
If you are looking for a stepper and can afford a steep price tag, the StairMaster SM3 Step Mill may be for you.
