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Stair steppers will give you a great lower body workout

Stair steppers are ideal pieces of exercise equipment if you’re looking for a cardio workout that will focus on increasing strength in your legs.  Steppers are especially good if you want a hard hitting cardio work out. Cardio exercise is highly important for weight loss as well as for daily living.

A stair stepper will work all the major muscle groups in your lower body, and some steppers allow you to purchase separate add-ons that will allow you to work your upper body at the same time.

There are some important things to look at if you’re going to buy a stair stepper. First, take a look at the pedals. Dependent pedals will be easier for you to exercise with. With dependent pedals, the pressure of one foot going down forces the other foot back up, and vice versa. Also, look at the pedal mechanism. Some steppers use hydraulic pistons while others just use cables and chains. The models that use hydraulics will probably cost less, however cables and chains generally last longer.

Another thing to consider about stair steppers is that it might be better to get a model that doesn’t have side railings. This is because side railings tend to encourage you to lean to one side or the other while exercising which will both reduce the impact of your exercise as well as encourage poor exercise posture.

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