Compare the PhysioStep to Nustep




Our knowledgeable sales and service professionals at FitnessZone will work closely with your business, organization or institution to create the most effective and efficient layout and arrangement of workout stations.  FitnessZone offers highly-customizable equipment, accessories and configurations that will meet your exact needs, while providing outstanding value and durability. Get a total body workout by combining a wide range of exercises using equipment that is built for a more versatile approach.

The FitnessZone commercial products division is nationally known as a company that has set the standard for institutional fitness product placement.  Our procedures provide a higher level of support to the commercial client.

Professional consultants are dedicated to providing the finest fitness equipment solution for your individual facility. We research the facility, speak with site managers, listen to your objectives and, if necessary, gather information from similar facilities as a starting point. We offer professional layout and design. We interact with your choice of electricians, carpenters, flooring providers, plumbers and inspection professionals - all this to guarantee a professional outcome. Whether it’s new construction, renovation, or simple replacement/addition of products, FitnessZone is ready to serve!   Go with the Experts!  Go with FitnessZone!

At FitnessZone we believe in taking a balanced lifestyle approach to exercise, activity, and nutrition. We help educate our customers to empower them. We endeavor to help our clients understand the 'why' behind their choices, and break down as many barriers to success as possible. We've found that by helping our customer they are more successful at creating lasting lifestyles that will continue well beyond short-term goals.

FitnessZone carries Nustep Recumbent Cross Trainers, which are heavily favored by those in the medical community.

PhysioStep Recumbent Elliptical Cross Trainers

The latest innovation in exercise technology - provides an easy & effective low-impact workout. Whether you are working to get fit or recovering from an injury; the recumbent sitting position and upper body movement gives you a stable and stress-free total body workout.  Every model has very low resistance at level one and allows for higher intensity training at the upper levels.

The PhysioStep is ideal for Active Aging Facilities, Physical Therapy Centers, Hospitals Fitness Clubs, and Home use. Click on the different models to the right to discover which one is right for you!

The latest innovation in exercise technology - provides an easy & effective low-impact total body workout. The PhysioStep combines a stable & stress free recumbent sitting position, with the smooth and natural feeling of an elliptical.

The PhysioStep is ideal for Active Aging Facilities, Physical Therapy Centers, Hospitals Fitness Clubs, and home use.

Three models are available: the PhysioStep RXT, the PhysioStep MDX with an oversize swivelseat, and the PhysioStep LTD.

PhysioStep Recumbent Ellipticals Offes a stress-free, effective and low-impact total body workout, the HCI Fitness PhysioStep combines a relaxing recumbent sitting position with the natural motion of an elliptical, to create a truly unique fitness experience. It's designed to benefit a wide range of users and age groups, from physically fit to physically challenged, without compromising the functionality or purpose of each users workout goals. It allows you to choose from three styles of exercise; a combined total body workout, a dedicated lower body workout or a "UBE" upper body workout using the multi-grip and axis hand rails.

The HCI Fitness LifeStep Recumbent Linear Stepper Cross Trainer was designed to help a diverse range of people meet their personal rehabilitation and/or general health and fitness goals, including:
·         People transitioning from physical therapy to home exercise.
·         Cardio rehabilitation.
·         General health and fitness.
·         People wishing to lose weight.

The HCI Fitness LifeStep Recumbent Linear Stepper Cross Trainer combines a stable and stress-free recumbent sitting position with foot pedals for the natural feel of walking to exercise your legs, together with ergonomic grip handles to work your arms and core muscles to give a smooth and effective total body workout that’s easy on your joints.

The HCI Fitness LifeStep Recumbent Linear Stepper Cross Trainer features a large over-sized ultra-comfy swivel seat that’s easy to adjust and fully rotates to make it easy to get on and off – ideal for people with low mobility.

The HCI Fitness Recumbents is an ideal way to get you moving again and build on your health and fitness levels in a low-impact way that is easy on your joints.  The Linear Stepper has been designed for safety, ease of access and ease of use. It has plenty of programs/resistance levels to keep you challenged as your progress – start off slowly at a low level and work your way up!

We have service technicians on call 7 days a week throughout the US for our customer's service needs.

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Compare the PhysioStep MDX to NuStep
    PhysioStep MDX Recumbent Elliptical Cross Trainer Comparison:


    Product

    PhysioStep LTD

    PhysioStep RXT

    PhysioStep MDX

    NuStep

    Bio Step

    Cost

    $2,399

    $2,699

    $2,999

    $3,695-$5,995

    $4,250

    Consumer Value Rating

    $
    Most Affordable
     

    $$
    Great Value

    And 
    Price

    $$$
    Great Value
    With Swivel Seat

    $$$$$+
    Most
    Expensive

    $$$$$
    More
    Expensive

    Applications

    Home & Light
    Commercial

    Full Commercial,
    Medical & Home

    Full Commercial,
    Medical & Home

    Varies
    by Model

    Medical

    Full Range Elliptical Motion
    * The benefit of a true elliptical motion is that there is a considerable decrease in the amount of strain on the knees.

    Yes
    Full Range
    Elliptical

    Yes
    Full Range
    Elliptical

    Yes
    Full Range
    Elliptical

    No
    Linear Push
    Pull Only

    No
    Partial
    Elliptical

    Front Support Rail
    for Added Balance

    * PhysioStep provides a convenient walk up support rail for safe and easy access regardless of age.

    Partial

    Full Support

    Full Support

    Partial

    Partial

    Hi-Res Display Panel
    * High resolution monitors are much brighter and easier to read, reducing the strain on your eyes.

    Yes
    Backlit
    Blue LCD
     

    Yes
    With color-coded buttons for users with poor eyesight

    Yes
    With color-coded buttons for users with poor eyesight

    No


     

    No


     

    Oversize Swivel Seat

    Standard Fixed
    S
    eat

    Standard Fixed
    S
    eat

    Oversized Swivel
    Seat

    Varies
    by Model

    Varies
    by Model

    Workload Settings

    16

    16

    16

    10

    11

    Power System
     

    AC Power, Good
    for Deconditioned
    Users

    Self-Powered,
    No Plug-In
    Needed

    AC Power, Good
    for Deconditioned
    Users

    Batteries

    Partial

    Arm System
     

    Ascending Motionwith ergonomic, fully adjustable rotating handles in the front to work arms and core

    Multi-Position Ergo Grip Handles, arms on the side of the unit to work arms, core and side

    Multi-Position Ergo Grip Handles, arms on the side of the unit to work arms, core and side

    Front push-pullmotion only

    Yes,
    Limited

    ICAA Approval
    *International Council of Aging

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Carbon Fund Member-Clean Manufacturing

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Unknown

    Unknown