Difference between a high step and The Firm Fanny Lifter?

AmandaB · 04-16-10, 05:52 PM

So I purchased a bunch of dvds at TJ Maxx and a couple of them utilize The Firm's Fanny Lifter. Can I use a high step instead (since I've always wanted one anyway). Are they similar enough?

Also, I own a step - can I purchase the top of the high step and use my step's risers. Are the risers usually the same size?

Thanks!

Lucky Star · 04-16-10, 06:08 PM

The High Step is, imo, superior to the Fanny Lifter because you can customize the height you want. If you have the full-size Club Step, you can use the risers with the High Step platform.

StephE · 04-16-10, 09:49 PM

Amanda, I would go with the High Step too. In fact, I have the Fanny Lifter, but I recently bought the High Step just because I don't always feel like climbing 14 inches! And it can also bother my bum knee at 14 inches if I use that height too much. With the High Step, you can use 10, 12, or 14 inches for the tall box moves that are in the FIRM workouts. Whatever works best for you! I

my High Step!

afirmrose · 04-16-10, 10:07 PM

I agree. I got rid of my Fanny lifter when I bought my High Step.

Jane P. · 04-17-10, 01:35 AM

I donated my fanny lifter (hate that name) to a worthy cause after getting a high step topper. I just bought the topper from fwonline. You do need full size risers for it, but they can often be found at places like Play It Again Sports.

The 14" height was too much for my knees. Haven't had any trouble when I keep the height at 12". I also vary the height just for a change.

If you have some kind of stable step at home, you can try out the workouts before making the investment. You could also use your sister's step at a lower height at first.

lfcjasp · 04-17-10, 06:24 AM

Heck, even your old Rubbermaid kitchen step might work better and I think it's only 10". That's what I used for ages

until I got my High Step...love it

The fanny lifter makes a better kitchen step esp. if you have both steps. I gave mine to my height-challenged younger DD (4'10").

Kathryn · 04-18-10, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Star

The High Step is, imo, superior to the Fanny Lifter because you can customize the height you want.

I agree: and also because the High Step is not as hard as the Fanny Lifter (I use my FL as a computer table!). The FL doesn't have much give at all.

I wouldn't use the FL for anything other than step-up type moves, but I use the High Step just like a step, for cardio and low-to-mid impact moves (if I did higher impact, I'd use the HS for that as well, but never the FL).

Just_Jo · 04-18-10, 04:45 PM

I have a Fanny Lifter, a Club Step, a High Step and a Transfirmer. I also have slanted risers. (Would I be called an Ediot for having too much equipment? lol)

For what you're wanting, the High Step would be great.

Believe it or not, I use all of my steps! I set the high step at 10-12 inches depending on my health that day (long story) and I set the Fanny Lifter up for seated work because it's a bit taller. I use my Transfirmer for step workouts, and I use my Fanny Lifter for Firm cardio step segments, such as Cardio Step Mix. I like those two better as I've got two left feet and have tripped a few times on the club step and high step's sides. I use my club step for step tapes other than Cathe because I just don't have enough room for Cathe's moves in my living room.

I had started out with the Transfirmer and then bought the Fanny Lifter then got the others for Christmas. Had I bought the Club Step first, I probably would never have purchased the FL or Transfirmer, just a high step. FWIW, I did buy the High Step instead of just the topper, as I wanted the extra risers which I use for weight work.

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04-16-10, 05:52 PM
AmandaB Join Date: Feb 2010	Difference between a high step and The Firm Fanny Lifter? So I purchased a bunch of dvds at TJ Maxx and a couple of them utilize The Firm's Fanny Lifter. Can I use a high step instead (since I've always wanted one anyway). Are they similar enough? Also, I own a step - can I purchase the top of the high step and use my step's risers. Are the risers usually the same size? Thanks!

04-16-10, 06:08 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	The High Step is, imo, superior to the Fanny Lifter because you can customize the height you want. If you have the full-size Club Step, you can use the risers with the High Step platform. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

04-16-10, 09:49 PM
StephE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern girl here...	Amanda, I would go with the High Step too. In fact, I have the Fanny Lifter, but I recently bought the High Step just because I don't always feel like climbing 14 inches! And it can also bother my bum knee at 14 inches if I use that height too much. With the High Step, you can use 10, 12, or 14 inches for the tall box moves that are in the FIRM workouts. Whatever works best for you! I my High Step! __________________ Stephanie Exercise is THERAPY for all the challenges and trials life throws my way!!

04-16-10, 10:07 PM
afirmrose Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah	I agree. I got rid of my Fanny lifter when I bought my High Step. __________________ Wendy ----------------------------------------------- "Oxygen is free. Breath it in!" Jennifer Galardi DOTI Hip Hop Party "A 30-minute workout is just 2% of your day. No excuses." Clubz Lisa Shaffer 2013 10,000 Kettlebell Swing challenge completed.

04-17-10, 01:35 AM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	I donated my fanny lifter (hate that name) to a worthy cause after getting a high step topper. I just bought the topper from fwonline. You do need full size risers for it, but they can often be found at places like Play It Again Sports. The 14" height was too much for my knees. Haven't had any trouble when I keep the height at 12". I also vary the height just for a change. If you have some kind of stable step at home, you can try out the workouts before making the investment. You could also use your sister's step at a lower height at first.

04-17-10, 06:24 AM
lfcjasp Exchange Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hampton Roads, VA	Heck, even your old Rubbermaid kitchen step might work better and I think it's only 10". That's what I used for ages until I got my High Step...love it The fanny lifter makes a better kitchen step esp. if you have both steps. I gave mine to my height-challenged younger DD (4'10"). __________________ Lydia

04-18-10, 04:45 PM
Just_Jo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: An amazing state of transformation.	I have a Fanny Lifter, a Club Step, a High Step and a Transfirmer. I also have slanted risers. (Would I be called an Ediot for having too much equipment? lol) For what you're wanting, the High Step would be great. Believe it or not, I use all of my steps! I set the high step at 10-12 inches depending on my health that day (long story) and I set the Fanny Lifter up for seated work because it's a bit taller. I use my Transfirmer for step workouts, and I use my Fanny Lifter for Firm cardio step segments, such as Cardio Step Mix. I like those two better as I've got two left feet and have tripped a few times on the club step and high step's sides. I use my club step for step tapes other than Cathe because I just don't have enough room for Cathe's moves in my living room. I had started out with the Transfirmer and then bought the Fanny Lifter then got the others for Christmas. Had I bought the Club Step first, I probably would never have purchased the FL or Transfirmer, just a high step. FWIW, I did buy the High Step instead of just the topper, as I wanted the extra risers which I use for weight work.