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Post by Bruce Tackett on Oct 18, 2017 21:35:47 GMT
This Gold's Gym Stepper had been regulated to parts unknown for a couple of years. Well, I've found it and I'm going to use it. I resurrected our Gazelle Glider a week and a half ago and I have been using it every morning. Now, on Forearm/Leg days, I am going to use the stepper in lieu of doing squats. The stepper is easy on your knees and really burns your thighs.
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Post by Bob50 on Oct 18, 2017 22:05:09 GMT
I have the similar stepper and use it regularly. It is good and cheap equipment for leg training.
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Post by Deuce Gunner on Oct 18, 2017 22:17:02 GMT
I have one and they do work. I'm hoping to try some Heavyhands work with light dumbbells on it when it gets too cold to walk here. That's going to be awhile yet this year where I live.
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Post by fatjake on Oct 18, 2017 22:21:22 GMT
how hard are those things, is it just like walking in place in terms of difficulty, or much harder? I'm also interested in the heavyhands aspect. Have seen those things around but always thought they were a gimmick
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Oct 18, 2017 22:38:30 GMT
how hard are those things, is it just like walking in place in terms of difficulty, or much harder? I'm also interested in the heavyhands aspect. Have seen those things around but always thought they were a gimmick I wouldn't call the stepper hard, but it will get you breathing hard. It's a bit like leisurely jogging in place. I gave it a go earlier just to get reaquainted with it, and i know right now I won't be able to keep it up for as long as I can use the glider. Tomorrow I will be using the glider, and then on Friday I will have my first official go on the stepper. I will see how long I can reasonably keep it up. But two things about it - It is easy on your knees and it burns your thighs. It is an effective and sturdy piece of equipment.
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Post by TexasRanger on Oct 18, 2017 22:53:15 GMT
how hard are those things, is it just like walking in place in terms of difficulty, or much harder? I'm also interested in the heavyhands aspect. Have seen those things around but always thought they were a gimmick I wouldn't call the stepper hard, but it will get you breathing hard. It's a bit like leisurely jogging in place. I gave it a go earlier just to get reaquainted with it, and i know right now I won't be able to keep it up for as long as I can use the glider. Tomorrow I will be using the glider, and then on Friday I will have my first official go on the stepper. I will see how long I can reasonably keep it up. But two things about it - It is easy on your knees and it burns your thighs. It is an effective and sturdy piece of equipment.
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Post by Mr Average on Oct 18, 2017 23:12:15 GMT
how hard are those things, is it just like walking in place in terms of difficulty, or much harder? I'm also interested in the heavyhands aspect. Have seen those things around but always thought they were a gimmick They do work, also they are easier on the knees than a full size stepper. As for difficulty it depends on your fitness level, but they are handy if you cannot go out and do normal walks.
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Post by fatjake on Oct 18, 2017 23:19:52 GMT
how hard are those things, is it just like walking in place in terms of difficulty, or much harder? I'm also interested in the heavyhands aspect. Have seen those things around but always thought they were a gimmick I wouldn't call the stepper hard, but it will get you breathing hard. It's a bit like leisurely jogging in place. I gave it a go earlier just to get reaquainted with it, and i know right now I won't be able to keep it up for as long as I can use the glider. Tomorrow I will be using the glider, and then on Friday I will have my first official go on the stepper. I will see how long I can reasonably keep it up. But two things about it - It is easy on your knees and it burns your thighs. It is an effective and sturdy piece of equipment. sorry to bug you again but; when I do heavyhands I march in place lifting my feet up around 12" - is it harder than marching in place like that would you say? Also it is noisy?
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Oct 19, 2017 0:37:53 GMT
I don't use heavy hands. I need to hold onto something while using it, like the back of a chair. Is it noisy? Does fingernails across a chalkboard mean anything to you? just kidding. It is perfectly quiet.
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Post by Deuce Gunner on Oct 19, 2017 9:17:37 GMT
With the resistance cranked up it feels a bit like walking in wet sand to me, so yes, it can feel different than just marching in place.
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Post by gruntbrain on Oct 19, 2017 13:45:52 GMT
Step ups using stable platforms of varying heights is a worthwhile cardio experiment .
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Post by fatjake on Oct 19, 2017 15:02:36 GMT
not sure whether to buy a step or a mini-stepper now, hmmmmmmmmmmm
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Oct 19, 2017 15:06:49 GMT
If your knees are iffy, then I'd recommend the stepper.
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Post by gruntbrain on Oct 19, 2017 15:15:37 GMT
Stairway steps may be a viable,safe option especially if handrails are available .
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Post by mr potatohead on Oct 19, 2017 17:13:38 GMT
Common step rise is about 7" to 8". If a person has "iffy" knees, the riser height could be no more than a short length of a standard 2 x 10 or 1.5" rise. More 2 x 10 boards could be added to raise the step in 1.5" increments or by using thinner boards to find a height that is just right for a person's current comfort capabilities. Scrap lumber is handy for this. I'd suspect there would be a height that would work, even for iffy knees.
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