With the majority of Americans overweight it seems nowadays everyone is looking to get in shape. One of the best machines for weight loss at home is the Stairmaster Stepmill. But does it work the best for weight loss?
Stairmaster Stepmills are like any other piece of aerobic exercise equipment, they just need to be used correctly for effective weight loss. Just getting on a Stairmaster Stepmill and plodding through 15 minutes won't make much of a difference.
The best way to maximize your weight loss is to get your heart rate up to aerobic levels for at least 15-20 minutes per workout. This means you should prepare for at least 30 minutes per workout 3x a week. An optimal target level is around 150 heartbeats per minute.
You should divide your workout time into sections. I recommend the following workout sample program.
* Allocate 5 minutes of stretching before starting the Stairmaster.
* Warm up at a moderate pace on the machine, starting at level 1, to get your heart rate up for about 5 minutes
* Maintain your target heart rate levels for at least 15 minutes
* Finish your workout with a 5-minute cool down.
Aside from a steady workout routine, a proper diet is just as important. As the old saying goes, garbage in garbage out. If you eat fatty foods you will stay fat, it's that simple. The Stairmaster Stepmill features 20 resistance levels and and 8 workout programs that are optimized to your goal - via the easy to use fitness console.
By working out intensely and eating properly a Stairmaster Stepmill can work wonders for weight loss.
