California Fitness SM12 Stair Climber Stepmill

The California Fitness SM12 Stair Climber Stepmill provides a fantastic low-impact yet robust cardiovascular workout by meticulously simulating the motion of climbing real stairs, step by step. The commercial-grade SM12 stepper targets major lower body muscle groups, including quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, and features a deep step-surface for a comfortable step and safety. Designed for the fitness enthusiast who wants to burn more calories while toning their lower body with every step , the SM12 Stepper’s revolving staircase offers a natural step pattern to build muscle where it really counts, with the feel of climbing real stairs. Ever wonder why the more sophisticated treadmills offer an upward incline? The answer is simple enough. It’s because the cardio benefits of carrying your own weight uphill hugely outstrip those of pounding away on the flat. Gravity is so strong that in climbing just 1 meter, you expend a big 9.8 joules of energy for every kilogram of body weight. A StairMill is not the same as a ‘Stair Climber’. A Stair Climber attempts to mimic the natural movement of your feet by use of a linear sliding motion of two narrow footplates. On a StairMill, you climb…