The hydraulic system provides resistance which trains your leg and core muscles to push to do each step. You can add more resistance or speed up the steps to burn more fat. The average 150-pound person can burn 200 to 400 calories working out on a side stepper for 30 minutes.

Is a side stepper good for weight loss?

Mini steppers are a fantastic way to achieve an effective cardiovascular workout, burn calories, and engage your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. If your goal is to lose fat, a mini stepper is a great option to assist you in burning calories to help achieve this goal.

What are the benefits of side step?

It uses a different set of muscles from the primary muscles used in walking straight ahead. Side stepping exercises can strengthen these underused muscles while also improving balance, improving flexibility and increasing spatial awareness.