To get silm leg, Should I increase the stepper to the highest intensity with slow motion or low intensity with fast motion? Suggestion?
1016537
I personally do low intensity with fast motion but I don't step all the way down on the step I only move half the way. I think it makes me go faster and last longer.
1016538
I've found that the high intensity, slow motion increases muscle since its more of a resistance/strength training and the low intensity with fast motion does more of a cardio workout and burns more calories. Either one is going to do you good, it just depends on which one you feel like doing! I personally love the low with fast motion :)
1721033
Principally yes - although 3000 is a total overkill. However, for an expensive TV I would go with a more precise stepper. I am using this one for my kitchenware.
2190767
Yes, I had surgery on my foot so it required me to do calf raises but also be reminded that this stepper is light weight and maybe it depends on your size but I recommend it.
102125
I would say I'm in decent shape and can use it pretty effectively. If you prefer quick short steps, you will stay at the top of the stepper, for longer (I think harder) steps, let yourself down a little farther each time by moving more slowly. I wouldn't call it gym quality, but I get a good workout especially for endurance if I do over 20 minutes at a time.
1380954
Xiser stepper does not cause knee pain associated with running because there is no impact. Stepping with the toughest resistance is more similar to cycling without the saddle soreness. You can vary how you press down through balls of your feet or heels to relieve or reduce probability of repetitive injury.
512076
Is this a true stepper? I need the recumbent stepper and some of them have a rotation to the pedals as most of the recumbent bikes do and I can't do that, I just need the push back and forth for my feet and to move my arms, just like in rehab. Thanks for any help!!
433711
The tension is not adjustable, however the mini stair stepper is not as tough to use as a 'real' gym stair stepper. It'll get your heart rate up enough to feel like you went up a slightly inclined hill. It's a good product for what it is. Hope this helps you!
951073
Yes. Not as good of a workout. I started with just a slight up/down motion and increased gradually til I got to max.
167458
Mine didn't wobble It work just Fine I say go slow any workout is better than none. I had one foot in cast good luck keep the faith I can do it and you will;
1624314
Check to make sure the cable is around the pulley. Also, you can push down on one side of the stepper and pull the other side up, this should raise the side you are pulling on.
565350
There are three settings I think. I have two boards and keep the new one above in our alternate home in the bay area. I can't be sure but think this is right. I do know that the lowest angle is higher and stretches the calf/achilles well compared to my one here on which I need to go to the second level for the same stretch. The highest angle is too high for most anyone. Hope this helps. I love the board and it works great!
930438
Have never needed slow motion, can not answer your question, perhaps going on line to the pdf files on this product will give the answer
711013
I don't have the cardio pilates level 2 so, sorry, but I really can't answer your question. This one DVD, she really moves fast from one exercise to the next, using the spring board for "running". I had to keep pausing the video to change out the foot bar for the spring bar. I gave up on it. Haven't used it in over a year.
1495418
I do great on this but you have to have good core muscles and maintain upper body balance to center weight on stepper. You can use to poles or back of chair or anything to hold you up until you can manage balance on your own.
396650
K.D.Hi! I would not recommend this set because the goal is to power up your workout and each DVD gets progressively more difficult. They do not have any "low impact" options. They only designate one person who exercises at a lower intensity - this still includes jumping. I would recommend any of the Ellen Barret cardio-sculpt DVDs for a great low- impact, cardio & strength workout.
2284607
It seems that if pull faster the resistance picks up. Resistance hasn't been an issue
1159022
I felt the same at first. I find that the resistance becomes less of a burden as you get into the 15th or so repetition. I now even set it at a notch above minimal; it is a tough pull at first. I usually do a half hour. I am no Chas. Atlas by the way. It is a great workout. good luck