Merach Stair Stepper Storage Tips for Small Apartments

If I learned one thing by examining the fashionable equipment of the gymnasium at home is that living in a small apartment does not mean that you must sacrifice your fitness goals. The Merach Stair Stepper offers light cardio training in a compact set, but even the most economical exercise equipment in space can set storage challenges in tight neighborhoods. And if you dissipate your machine and store it out of sight after each training, it will be even more difficult to stick to your new habit. The time and efforts necessary to enjoy the equipment can quickly turn into an excuse to completely jump the training sessions.

The Merach staircase measures 33.9 inches long by 22.1 inches wide by 52.4 inches high when it is fully assembled – roughly the imprint of a small dining chair, but considerably larger. What matters is that it folds up vertically, which makes it much more manageable. To minimize the assembly between training, simply unscrew the two upper screws and fold the steper vertically. You can go from storage to training mode in less than a minute, which facilitates respect for your training routine.

I will also note that at 26.5 pounds, it is certainly portable, but not exactly effortlessly To transport your apartment. Wherever you choose to store your stepper, I will aim as close as possible to your training area.

The room closet

As it will be the reference idea of most people, I am happy to announce that the staircase steper Merach should be able to slip into most apartments. My closet is as small as possible, and here is how my step by step goes up to the stairs.

The cupboard is obvious for storage.
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When folded, the narrow profile facilitates the sliding behind the hanging clothes or entering them in a corner, let’s hope it without disturbing your whole wardrobe system.

Under the bed

Because my bed is lifted for storage, this solution is not ideal for me. However, if you are able to slide your staircase inside and get out of your bed, this is a solid option. Depending on the size of your bed, you may need to remove the handle bars to make enough room. Here is my staircase stepper lying next to my queen bed for reference.

It would be a tight adjustment if you have something smaller than a queen.
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The major advantage of this location is that your machine will be completely out of sight while remaining easily accessible. First measure your clearance under the bed to ensure an appropriate adjustment and consider using furniture sliders to facilitate recovery.

A kitchen area

Your staircase stepper may be able to stand in one of these annoying gaps between the devices and the walls of your apartment. For me, it is ideal for 1) to use a space where few other things correspond, and 2) keep my steps step easily available for fast training sessions.

In the crevasse …
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In addition to sticking my broom in there, it is the first time that I have been able to store something in this crevasse.

This clumsy corner

Each apartment has clumsy corners that tend to collect various items. Rather than leaving these spaces to become congested calendars, designate one as your fitness storage area. A folded stepper can blend perfectly with other stored items while remaining organized and accessible.

It’s not pretty, but it works.
Credit: Meredith Dietz

Another example of my little apartment staircase.
Credit: Meredith Dietz

The bottom line

To make the most of your storage strategy, establish a coherent routine around configuration and rupture. Remember to timed your folding process with other daily activities, such as storing after dinner or preparing for the next day.

Another thing to consider is the traffic flow in your apartment when choosing storage locations. Traffic zones may not be ideal for frequent equipment movements, while isolated spots can make you completely forget your drive routine. Try to find a balance. To find out more, see my favorite staircase training routine here.