Product Highlights
The Aspen is a stairmill not a "stair climber". There is a difference!
Just as on a treadmill the user's feet are free to move naturally, and perfectly simulate real walking and running, so Aspen StairMill allows the freedom of motion to simulate climbing real stairs.
Ever thought why the more sophisticated treadmills include an elevation system? The answer is simple enough. It's because the cardio benefits of carrying your own weight uphill outstrip those of pounting away on the flat. Gravity is so strong that in climbing just 3 feet, you expend 9.8 Joules of energy for every kilogram of body weight. That's why the Empire State Building Run-Up is world famous as one of the ultimate fitness challenges!
And a stairmill isn not the same as a "stair climber". A stair climber attempts to mimic the natural movement of your fet by use of a linear sliding motion of its narrow footplates. But, on a stairmill, you climb free on the full width steps of a never-ending staircase, your feet moving in their own natural way.
For those who are serious about losing weight and burning more calories in less time, step climbing offers a great way to achieve those goals by enabling versatile indoor fitness programs.
Walking uphill, climbing a staircase, each are regarded as one of the best methods to increase cardio, strength and overall stamina. It’s no wonder that indoor climbing apparatus have enjoyed a high regard. A variety of equipment providers, even treadmills, now offer an uphill version. While all apparatus have their benefits, what’s best for heavy commercial applications, light industrial and home use will really vary. First Degree Fitness Aspen is optimized for light industrial and home use applications. Every step on our Aspen StairMill earns high regard as the best uphill workout in a small foot print. First Degree Fitness only offers best in category solutions that deliver a great workout experience. We call it Practice Perfect and so will you
As well as the obvious cardiovascular benefits, step climbing also:
- Gives a great low impact, high cardio, calorie burn workout
- Uses more muscle groups than treadmill work
- Gives a larger range of movement than other exercise machines
- Improves joint flexibility and joint nutrition
- Improves trunk (core) stability
- Improves balance and coordination
Stairmill climbing is also considerably more beneficial than forms of step up – step down exercise, as it greatly reduces stress on the joints, especially knees. The joint loading in stepping down is approximately 2 1/2 times that in stepping up.
Muscles Used:
- Gluteals
- Piriformis
- Illio-Psoas
- Tensor Fascia Latae
- Illio-Tibial Band
- Hip Flexors
- Trunk Stabilisers
Key Features
Electromagnetic braking system (no motor).
It is simply the user's own energy in climbing steps that drives Aspen StairMill. There is no electrical drive motor, which reduces power consumption to a mere 60 watts the same as a medium intensity domestic light. Aspen StairMill's electronics precisely control an electromagnetic braking system, which regulates machine speed, matching the feed rate of steps per minute to the user™ programmed requirement and personal energy input.
Step lock system
The Step Lock System employs a photo-optic sensor that will automatically stop the unit if the user exceeds the lower limit of travel. The Step Lock also enables the user to stand still on the stairs while programming workout information in comfort.
Additional Features
- Computer control system
- Contact heart rate monitor
- Tracks time, distance in floors, speed in steps per minute
- Compact footprint
- Transit Wheels
- Computer control system
Product Specifications
- Ceiling height requirement - 2.4m (8')
- Product size - L 1120mm (44") x W 660mm (26") x H 1730m (68")
- Product weight - 101kg (222lb)
- 1370mm x 750 x 600
- Net Weight 101KG
- Gross Weight112KG
- Cubic Meter 0.6165
