amalgam-an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams.
Stepper Calories Burned. Using a mini stepper is comparable to walking, given that with the machine, you're essentially walking on the spot. The chief difference is that you can adjust the stepper to increase its resistance, which helps you burn calories at a faster rate than walking. A 175-pound person who uses a stepper for 90 minutes will burn 834 calories, which makes this type of workout slightly more beneficial than walking. References (4)
A stair stepper cannot calculate the number of flights solely based on the number of steps you take. Unlike a step mill, a stair stepper does not have a set step with a predetermined height. Depending on the specific model, a stair stepper machine allows for a step between one and 14 inches. One user might take smaller steps, while another user takes much longer steps.