StairMaster SM916 StepMill Review

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Think of climbing the escalator the wrong way ala Biggest Loser and you have the general idea of the challenges posed by the StairMaster SM916 StepMill. It offers an intense workout for serious exercisers precisely because the range of motion duplicates actual climbing of stairs than those of pedal steppers.

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Measure of the Stair Stepper

Gym rats and amateurs alike will immediately notice the StairMaster SM916 StepMill simply because it might be the bulkiest cardio workout machine in the facility. It looks big, it looks brutal, and it looks beneficial to fitness goals. Well, of course, these attributes may well also put off some people. Most users, however, appreciate its 8-inch escalator-type stairs for the benefits that it brings. Its 24-162 steps per minute variable speeds provide for an intense low-impact workout that serves to strengthen leg muscles and boost cardio endurance whilst providing challenge to an otherwise boring exercise.

And unlike climbing up stairs, you have the benefit of handrails to hold on to for support. Just light support, of course, as you want to work on your legs instead of on your arms. Besides, you will be setting yourself up for injuries with a white-knuckle grip on the handrails! Of course, the measure of a stair stepper is in its workout options, of which the Nautilus StairMaster SM916 StepMill appears to cover sufficiently well. Users can choose from 10 workout options, namely, quick start, manual, calorie burning, fat burning, custom intervals, speed intervals, heart rate intervals, calorie goal, random intensity, and heart rate zone trainer.

Just choose the workout option depending on your fitness goals, present physical condition and available time, among other factors. Or you can just choose to engage in the multi-stage fitness test utilized by firefighters to train themselves for their physically strenuous jobs. Yet another measure of a satisfactory stair stepper is the availability of measurement and entertainment option. Again, the StairMaster SM916 StepMill passes the grade due to its LCD display that provides for tracking progress in terms of speed and distance, floors climbed and calories burned, to name some exercise information. Plus, it's compatible with a Polar heart rate monitor so you can engage in heart rate interval training.

To make the StairMaster SM916 StepMill a tool for multi-tasking, it can be fitted with a 15-inch television, which is sold separately, of course. At the very least, you can watch your favorite motivational talk show while exercising. That's multi-tasking for you.

Measures to Make the Most of It

An exercise machine will only be beneficial if and when you know how to use it. Thus, users are advised to adapt the following measures to make the most out of their workouts on the StairMaster SM916 StepMill:

- Always maintain proper posture on the machine - back straight, abs in, lean slightly forward on the ankles and arms resting lightly on the handrails.

- While stepping, keep knees and hips facing forward at all times. This way, the thighs and hip are also toned together with the leg muscles.

Plus, it does help to have a qualified gym instructor who knows the machine to assist you in the first few tries to avoid muscle injuries brought by improper usage. In conclusion, if you are looking for a stair stepper with more challenge and variety, then the StairMaster SM916 StepMill is for you.

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