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The First Degree Fitness Aspen is a StairMill - not a “Stair Climber”!

The designers of the Aspen StairMill have created a machine that emulates the best parts of  basic climbing  and have incorprated how the body performs best naturally.  Plus they have provided a green product.

The Aspen Stairmill delivers the most natural stepping motion, with varied resistance levels that emulate a mountain without occupying a mountain of space. Plus, Aspen brings some nice green design aspects; as there is no motor, its electro-magnetic braking system is entirely user powered.

For those who are serious about losing weight and burning more calories in less time, step climbing offers a great way to achieve those goals by enabling versatile indoor fitness programs. As well as the obvious cardiovascular benefits, step climbing also: 

Offers a great, low impact, high cardio, calorie burn workoutUses more muscle groups than treadmill workGives a larger range of movement than other exercise machinesImproves joint flexibility and joint nutritionImproves trunk (core) stabilityImproves balance and coordination

Stepmill climbing is also considerably more beneficial than forms of step-up/step-down exercises, as it greatly reduces stress on joints, especially the knees. The joint loading in stepping down is approximately 2 1/2 times that in stepping up.

StairMaster SC916 StairClimber is the best gym-quality stair stepper for home use. It is durable and well made, so users say it will hold up to regular use over the years. The workout is also challenging and adapts well to users at different fitness levels -- the StairMaster StairClimber has speeds ranging from 26 to 174 steps per minute along with 10 workout programs.