| Features |
BioStep® |
NuStep® |
|
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| Smooth, Continuous Elliptical
Motion |
Yes |
No - NuStep® presents
a
Start-Stop motion |
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Open step-through frame for
easy access
with minimum step-through height |
Yes |
No - NuStep®
step-up height is higher |
|
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Two types of exercise resistance:
Isokinetic and Constant resistance |
Yes |
No - NuStep® does
not offer both |
|
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| Offers 30 different effort
levels |
Yes |
No - NuStep® has
only 10 levels |
|
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| Simultaneously exercises both
arms and legs |
Yes |
Yes |
|
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| Arm to leg motion is ±1:1
for a natural arm swing rhythm |
Yes |
No - NuStep® is almost
2:1 |
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| Large, comfortable, supportive
seat |
Yes |
Yes |
|
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| Computerized "push button" resistance |
Yes |
No - NuStep® has manual
control of resistance only |
|
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| Pre-programmed exercise routines
for strengthening and cardiovascular exercise included |
Yes |
No -
NuStep® has
none |
|
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Heart rate monitoring capability
included featuring both
Contact Handgrip and Polar Telemetry |
Yes |
No - Telemetry
only |
|
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| Integrated utility holder
for water bottle and reading rack included |
Yes |
No -
Optional on NuStep® |
|
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| RS 232 Communication for data
capture and export included |
Yes |
No -
Not available on NuStep® |
|
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| AC Adapter Included |
Yes |
No -
Optional on NuStep® |
|
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| Display operates without additional
batteries |
Yes |
No - NuStep® requires
batteries |
|
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Accommodates people up to
6'6" (132-198 cm)
Weight Capacity |
Yes
500 lb (227kg) |
No - NuStep® up to 6'4" (137-193
cm)
Only 400 lb (182 kg) |
|
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| Sturdy "grab handles" for
safe, easy entry and transfer |
Yes |
No |
|
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| ETL listed to UL 1647 |
Yes |
No |
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| Optional Stabilization accessories |
Yes |
Yes |
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