XAOYAO C6048 Side-to-Side Stepper with Resistance Bands and LCD Monitor

Made from alloy steel, the XAOYAO C6048 brings a side-to-side stepping motion into a compact home workout setup. Its dimensions are 49 x 27 x 22.5 cm, making it practical to keep in a home gym or living space.

Rather than moving only up and down like a conventional stair stepper, this machine rocks laterally as you step. That movement provides a low-impact way to work your lower body at home.

Add the two resistance bands while stepping to include upper-body exercises in the same session. The built-in LCD monitor displays workout information as you move.

Tips for day-to-day use

Place the stepper on a suitable floor surface and use the textured pedals to maintain your footing as you step. The frame has anti-slip rubber floor protectors, and the pedals feature a raised grip pattern. For a straightforward cardio session, use the lateral stepping motion on its own, when you want to involve your arms as well, attach the resistance bands and work them while stepping.

The LCD monitor can help you follow a session without relying on a separate timer or step counter. It displays time, count, reps per minute and calories, with an auto-scan mode to cycle through the metrics. Movement activates the display, which turns off after five minutes of inactivity. The stepper operates without a motor or power cord, so you can set it up in a living room, home office or dedicated workout space.

Why it makes sense

The side-to-side rocking action offers a different approach from a standard vertical stepper. It is designed to engage the legs, glutes and core through lateral movement, while its low-impact stepping makes it suitable for home cardio routines. If your priority is a familiar up-and-down stair motion, a conventional stepper offers that style of movement, choose this model for lateral stepping and the option to add resistance-band work.

The bands broaden the session beyond stepping, with exercises for the arms, shoulders, chest and back. This is useful when you want to combine lower-body movement with upper-body work without setting up separate fitness equipment. Its compact footprint also makes it easier to fit into a smaller home workout area and put away between sessions.

Key specifications

• Type: Side-to-side fitness stepper
• Model: C6048
• Material: Alloy steel
• Colour: Black
• Dimensions: 49 x 27 x 22.5 cm
• Weight: 5.44 kg
• Maximum weight capacity: 136.08 kg (300 lb)
• Display: LCD monitor with time, count, reps per minute, calories and auto-scan
• Included components: Two resistance bands

Is it worth it?

The C6048 is a practical fit for people who want at-home cardio with a lateral stepping motion, rather than a purely vertical step. Its resistance bands add options for upper-body movement, while the LCD monitor makes it easier to keep track of the session. For a compact routine that combines stepping with band exercises, it brings those core workout elements together in one machine.