(CNN) — I confess that like a lot of people, I am guilty of not getting in my steps. After hours at my desk, the thought of changing, driving to the gym and working out is so exhausting that I end up ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The key to actually using your mini stepper (or any piece of workout equipment) consistently lies in setting yourself up for success from day one.

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The term “working out” has always felt like a misnomer to me. Mainly because it suggests it should feel like work. As a certified personal trainer whose job it is to get people excited about moving, I ...

Is it time to climb on the bandwagon? A mini stepper is like the pint-size spawn of a StairMaster and an elliptical machine — it simulates stair climbing, but your feet don't leave the two pedals.

As someone who has completed six marathons and maintains a regular running schedule, I approached the Merach mini stepper with healthy skepticism. The device has exploded across social media platforms ...

Mini steppers use two pedals to move up and down in a continuous motion that resembles climbing a flight of stairs.