doris Posted September 13, 2011 Share Ok so have a question please that stair machine in the gym - it gives you a distance - now would this be the vertical climb or the forward distance that was covered ? Also would you climb higher with longer strokes on the machine or does it go on revolutions - so short faster ones are better ? Then in mind with the above what is the best way to optimize your work out on one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted September 13, 2011 Share Interesting questions, I occasionally use the machines myself but never really thought about it. I would imagine the distance is your forward movement and not ascent as in my opinion ascent is irrelevant, I would think its just a function to increase resistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted September 14, 2011 Share Thanx GOG - nope it cannot be forward as you are going upwards ascent is relevant Interesting though when you up the level it drops the resistance which means you have to work harder ? strange however boy in 20 minutes you can get an excellent workout for the legs ......can push 0.600 in 20 minutes with a push however seem to average just over the 0.5 mark now You Gog ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaslinger Posted September 14, 2011 Share Like all gym work, a full range of motion is better.No point developing a limited range of motion. my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted September 15, 2011 Share Thanx GOG - nope it cannot be forward as you are going upwards ascent is relevant Interesting though when you up the level it drops the resistance which means you have to work harder ? strange however boy in 20 minutes you can get an excellent workout for the legs ......can push 0.600 in 20 minutes with a push however seem to average just over the 0.5 mark now You Gog ? Not really sure, haven't used it for a while. I'll have to ask someone at the VA if its up or forward, I just think upward is a form of resistance, you still need to move forward..........but I hear you, dont really know to be honest. ...yeah indeed, it works well, especially my calves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robrider Posted September 15, 2011 Share If I remember right you are supposed to do 12 inch steps or something. I honestly can't believe you can get a work out from doing fast 1 inch steps, and I always laugh at the people who do just that (and there are lots of them). I have never seen 1 inch steps, its logical that a bigger step is more beneficial. When you up the level it drops the resistance, which makes you take more steps per minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted September 15, 2011 Share When you up the level it drops the resistance Ok however does that mean you still ascend ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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