What is a stair climber?
Stair climbers are exercise machines designed to assist in aerobic conditioning. Aerobic conditioning involves an exercise routine that uses large muscle groups for a specified period of time and is rhythmic in nature. When using a stair climber by either speeding up or slowing down the stepping rate, the user controls the amount of resistance. Thus, you are able to choose the intensity of the workout and make adjustments as needed. As your stepping ability increases, so will your need for increased stepping resistance. Different types of stair climbers are available and include cylinder-driven, wind-driven and computer-controlled models. Prices for stair climbers vary from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the model, features and the manufacturer. Many stair climbers let the user pre-select programs that simulate activities such as hill and mountain climbing. The more expensive stair climbers also will calculate the number of calories burned, heart rate and total
