Sunny Health and Fitness Unisex's SF-S020027 Stepper

I’m very satisfied with this. It took me a while to put it together because of the angle of the screw threads. But I’m pleased with the hydraulic pressure. I was afraid it would be too easy and not provide enough resistance. But it does and I’m delighted. The base is very heavy and stable and it is the perfect low impact workout that I need.

Purchased one for my 82 yr old mom. Worked great for overall mobility, balance and cardio. So good that I purchased a second one for my senior uncle out of state. He needed a little help with assembling as the handlebar screws have little to no play in them. (I suggest watching the assembly video and starting all the screws before tightening) This adds to the overall stability and the assembly time was still under an hour. Twisting motion took a little getting used to (both said they could feel it in their hips and knees for the first week). Only con is no tension adjustment. Great news is my Mom doesn’t need her cane as much and can go up several flights of stairs with no problem. 3 months and going.
Amazing stepper with small footprint.

I’m so happy I bought this! I’m 66 and must say, I had it together in less than a hour. That was stopping to get a drink and not rushing 🙂 Using it, is easy but boy…. it’s alot different then just simple walking. I do about 5-6 miles a day, and with this added into my work out will really help alot! Size wise, it’s just perfect! Can’t beat the price. It’s sturdy and well made. I’m very pleased.

I’ve been using this for over a month. I ordered from the warehouse, but I think the person who sent it back did more disassembling than was necessary. That’s the only reason I dock it on ease of assembly. The handles are a bit loose due to one bolt not snugging up just right, but it’s not too bad. Easy to adjust the difficulty and range of motion. Quiet as can be. I can easily pick it up and move it, and it takes up so little space. And it’s an intense and effective workout.

Assembly of this is not as difficult as putting together an IKEA product, and they give you all the components to do so. I was hesitant to buy after reading some of the reviews of the stepper failing after a few months. If it does, I will update the review, but it’s been a week and it works well. One caveat: if you are a Canadian customer, you aren’t covered by the warranty. The main handlebar and adjustment knob did not thread together, so I contacted Sunny customer support via email. They always responded within 24 to 48 hours. They shipped me replacement parts for free, but I did have to pay for shipping. That was $55 CAD. However, they told me that Amazon would likely cover that cost within 90 days of original purchase date. I contacted Amazon support by phone, and they did refund me back on my original form of payment the shipping cost (without needing the invoice). But, you only have 90 days to do that. Even though two of the parts did not fit together (handlebars), I could use the machine until the replacement was sent, and it was an easy process to do it. It would not deter me from buying another Sunny product in the future. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase.

UPDATE: Sunday, June 4, 2023
I bought this mini stepper back in January or February, I used it a week daily only. I got lazy(why lie?) I have kids and it’s not easy, I have pain and inflammation on my knee with osteoarthritis and it’s been difficult. I barely started using it last week and I’m having fun!) I joined my very own Weightloss Challenge for 90 days and let’s see how it goes. I’m a 43 yr old woman/mommy and loving life!)
I Ioved my entire purchase. It arrived in great conditions. No missing parts. My husband helped me to assemble it and it wasn’t hard at all ; it only took him about 20-30 minutes. I try to use it daily for 10-30 mins. I subscribed to Sunny Health YouTube channel and found their video to workout. It is a simple exercising machine and I recommend it for anyone. The capacity is 250lbs and I’m at 210. I’m 5″7 tall. You start stepping, left, right, left and you feel the burn immediately on your legs. I liked the handlebars because balance is important for safety. The sensor that it comes with is very convenient for seeing how many calories you burn and time you exercise. (It does hiss a little bit and I heard somewhere not to use it for more than 30 mins). Just be careful. Overall a very nice exercise workout!

Originally, I was browsing for a treadmill, but I really wanted something that would develop stronger muscles for walking uphill or step climbing (a few months ago I walked the length of the Grand Canyon, rim to rim, and I want to stay in shape for the next trip). When I read the reviews for this piece of equipment, I was still slightly undecided about it, but I chose to take the risk.
I’ve only had it for three days. I am 5′ 11″, 205 lbs., and 69 years old.
I had no problems putting it together; the base comes already assembled. The only assembly needed is with the vertical upright. I was very careful with the assembly instructions, and it took about 30 minutes to set up. But I went very slow. The equipment is made in China (imagine that!), so the instructions lack proper English, but they’re manageable. The front of the base has a knob that will adjust the tension. The stepper makes very little noise; it’s hardly noticeable.
The base is approximately 18″ by 18″.
Also, there’s nothing to plug in.
Before ordering, I thought that the handle would be too low for me, but it’s the perfect height. I have mine set at optimum height (same as in the picture in the ad).
Initially, I only took about 50 steps, and I was already breathing hard, so I got some rest. I felt that my leg muscles were receiving the exercise that I was looking for. Three days later, I’m doing 200 steps and then stopping. The air cylinders get pretty warm. I check the stepper every time I get off of it, looking for damage or anything loose. So far, everything is fine.
I’ve also discovered an added bonus: I can place my hands on the bottom horizontal part of the handle (grip tighly) and slightly lean forward while stepping. As I take the steps, I slightly push up on my upper body with my arms, causing my biceps, triceps, and chest muscles to also get a workout, along with my legs. I just have to be careful not to lean forward too much, so I won’t fall frontwards. So be very careful with this.
As mentioned above, I’ve only had this equipment for three days. But so far, I am pleasantly surprised. Turns out that it was exactly what I wanted. And the price is very reasonable.
UPDATE: I’ve had this stepper for almost 8 weeks. I have worked up to 3,000 steps a day. However, when I get near 700 steps, it begins to squeal. I’ve used different lubricating sprays, but the noise is still annoying. I finally found something that works: I place a small fan on the floor, directly in front of the red tension knob of the stepper. This cools down the bottom area, and that eliminates the noise.
I’m still satisfied with the purchase.

I live in a small 2bedroom apt. I can’t afford a gym membership and wanted something that didn’t take up a lot of space. I found this and bought it for a Christmas gift to myself.
1. It’s a pain to assemble u have to get the the screws lines exactly right otherwise it doesn’t fit and it wobbles. After so many attempts I finally got it together
2. I’m not a hard-core gym rat but love to go. But let me tell u I felt the burn on my thighs which is great. Thus is perfect for me when I’m watching tv
3. I wish it also came.with hooks for resistance bands I had the assumption it came with the handle bars and hooks but it only came with the handle bars. I think if sunny health gave both options it would allow the user better range of having an arm workout as well using the bands in one machine.
Other wise an affordable product that works for my needs.