Saturday 18 February 2012

How to use a stair climber so that you will remain fit and healthy too

Stair climber or even steeper is also known to be a good cardiac machine too. This machine will not only provide a great workout but also eliminates lots of wear and tear which are present in your joints too. This machine is very ideal to use while running, skiing, climbing or even in hiking because they are very good to make your thigh and buttock muscles vary strong and flexible too. They are very good to use burn calories and even help to tone tour legs too. Stair climbing is very tough for the people who have never used it so they should first built their strength and even stamina too by using the treadmill and stationary bike too. Stair climbing is very tough to use for knees. In case you have weak knees then you must first strengthen them before doing any exercises on the stair climber.

Some useful tips to follow how to use the stair climber:
  • While using a stair climber it is very important to make a good posture form on it so that you can burn the maximum calories .You can sue the stair climber by using the rails for balancing purpose particular when you are getting on and off the machine.
  • One can use the stair climber by standing straight and a slight lean forward will help your knees from locking and also prevents you from back pain too. Always try to look forwards without looking at stepping action.
  • Always try to put your whole foot on the pedal so that your butt and even thighs will have full workout and in this way you will avoid straining your calf muscles too.
  • While doing exercise on stair climber one should take long and deep steps at a steady rate and avoid taking short steps which is very hard for your calf muscles and even also reduces the number of calories while doing so.
  • Stair climber is a popular cardio machine and is very good to use in burning the calories from the body.
  • Stair climber machines are very good for burning calories, also helps in pumping of heart rate, work the quads, hamstrings and even butt too. Most of these machines will also give a visual display which shows that how much calories you have burnt while doing exercise.
  • Always consult your physician and physical trainer to get more ideas on stair climbing exercise that suits your health and lifestyle too.
  • Depending on your fitness and energy levels some stair climber machines will come in programmable levels, timers, calories burn counters and even heart monitors too. It will keep track of your time and energy level spent and in this way helps you to make you fit forever.