MOMODA Md-st100 Folding Vertical Climber Stair Stepper with Adjustable Resistance

At 123L x 48.3W x 12.7H centimetres, this home stair stepper combines alloy steel, plastic and rubber in a vertical-climbing format. It simulates a climbing motion for a workout that engages the core, legs, glutes, waist and back. Choose it for an active stepping routine at home, a different exercise format may suit you better if your main goal is seated cardio. When floor space matters, its folding design makes it easier to store between sessions.

The essentials

The Md-st100 offers three spring-array resistance levels, so you can adjust the feel of your workout to suit your training goals. Its three pedal angles—0°, -10° and -20°—let you vary the stepping position, with the angle options intended to target the legs and glutes. The handrail adjusts to three heights: 47.6IN, 49.6 IN and 51.6 IN, helping you find a position that feels comfortable for your height and exercise habits.

An integrated LCD monitor displays step count, calorie consumption, exercise duration and stepping speed, with a scan function to cycle through the workout information. One AA battery is required, and it is included. The machine has a stated weight capacity of 120 kg. Resistance Bands, the Stair Stepper and a User Manual are listed as included components.

Who it’s for

This vertical climber is designed for people who want a standing, climbing-style movement as part of a home fitness routine. It can be used to work several areas during the same session, rather than focusing on just one movement or muscle group. The adjustable resistance, pedal angles and handle heights give you options to shape the session around your preferred stepping position and effort. It can fit a home gym or a small living room, where having equipment that folds away after use is useful.

Customer feedback reflects different experiences. Some buyers describe assembly as straightforward and the instructions as clear, while others mention noise or squeaking during use. Feedback on stability and functionality is mixed, so the machine’s adjustable setup and the practical details of your workout space are worth considering as you choose a home stepper.

Tips for day-to-day use

Set the machine up on a suitable, stable surface and tighten the screws connecting the pedals during installation, loose pedal screws can allow the pedals to loosen. Adjust the handrail and choose a pedal angle and resistance level before starting, then use the LCD readings to follow your steps, time and speed as you exercise. The display also shows calorie consumption and can scan through the available workout data.

After a session, the stepper folds for storage. Its folded size is 48.4×19×5 inches, giving you a way to put the equipment away rather than leave it set up in your workout area. The manufacturer describes the folding action as a quick, 10-second change between folded and unfolded positions.

When it makes sense

Worth considering if you want a home machine built around climbing-style steps, with several ways to adjust resistance, pedal angle and handle height. It brings the stepping motion and workout tracking together in one piece of equipment, and the folding format supports use in a home gym or smaller living area. For a routine centred on standing steps and a multi-area workout, the Md-st100 offers a practical way to make that movement part of everyday home exercise.