Cheap stair stepper

[guitarpreston]

I have been considering picking up a cheap stepper off amazon or marketplace, the ones that can fold up small. I do not have the space or budget for a big nice one so thats out, and do not want to get a gym membership just for that. Just thinking about something to add to my training to get more consistent z2 work. Also looked at a maxi climber as well.
Side note, I live in Texas where there is not much in terms of topography so going for a hike with 250 ft of elevation isn't going to hit the same.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

[aks]

Cheapest way. Get a box. Box jumps, step ups, elevated split legged lunge. Etc.

 

[Taylormade820]

I use one at my gym 4-5x a week and have looked at buying one myself for the house. All of the research I did was buy higher quality or don’t buy one. They will have issues, have repair costs, break down etc. I have just decided to stay with my $15/month gym membership for those reasons. I will also take a weighted vest to a parking garage every now and then when the weather permits.

 

[LostArra]

Texas has plenty of high school football stadiums. Hit those stadium steps to the top. Your property tax dollars are paying for them.

 

[LCguy]

Just get a $10/month Planet Fitness or Crunch membership. Two most widespread and cheapest commercial gym