BH Fitness SK2500 Commercial Stepper
Commercial Stepper
The Commercial Stepper is my new best friend. Because a month off is real killer for fitness! I have a wonderful time in Oz, sun sea sand a lots of red wine! Lovely! But I did let my fitness slip, although running into the sea should be an Olympic sport! Especially over there, the waves a huge!
Anyway back to fitness. I got the guys to drag this lovely bit of kit into my wee work area so I could get back into working out. I went for the Commercial Stepper as I did lots of stairs while I was away. You know ‘Take the Stairs instead of the Lift!’ saying, well I actually did that, but still managed to put on a couple of pounds. So, back to reality and a real Commercial Stepper.
SK2500 Commercial Stepper by BH Fitness
SK2500 Commercial Stepper by BH Fitness
My Verdict on the SK2500 Commercial Stepper:
Oof this is hard work, but you do feel great once it stops, and no because you have actually stopped! More because you really feel like you’ve worked out. The adrenalin is pumping and it really puts a smile on the face!
Here is some Technical info regarding the proper way to work out on a Commercial Stepper:
Technique
As with any exercise equipment, you must use proper technique if you want the full benefit of your Commercial Stepper workout. You can hold onto the side rails or handlebars for balance, but resist the temptation to lean on them. Carrying your own body weight makes you work harder, which translates to a better workout, more calories burned and a greater challenge to your cardiovascular system. Unless you have a specific reason to practice taking quick, small steps, use the fullest range of motion possible on your stair stepper to get a more intense workout.
Muscles Worked
Both kinds of Commercial Steppers engage the large muscles of your lower body, just like climbing real stairs. Muscles worked include your glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves. The more muscle fibres you work, the more calories you burn and the more intensely you develop your cardiovascular system. Although steppers don’t offer upper-body workout options like elliptical trainers do, they still activate enough muscles to provide a strenuous cardiovascular workout.
Other Benefits
If you stand up straight while you use a Commercial Stepper, you force the bones, muscles and connective tissue of your feet, legs, hips and lower back to support your body weight. This type of weight-bearing exercise can help slow bone mineral loss. Stair steppers also provide a low-impact workout, which makes the stair stepper even more attractive if you have weak bones or injured joints.
Although there was no wine glass holder, there was handy place for my Pringles can! All in all another piece of great fitness equipment.
10/10 yet again!
Elaine