The Top Benefits of A Treadclimber
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Like treadmills and elliptical machines, even the cross country ski exercise machine and the stair climber, the TreadClimber is designed to give you an effective cardio workout. But what makes it different from these other machines and how effective is it, really?
Three Movements In One
The TreadClimber is actually a treadmill, stair climber, and elliptical machine combined. This means you walk forward, much like as you would on a treadmill, while you step up, much as you would on a stair climber; and you combine these two actions, using the machine’s dual platforms that rise separately to meet each of your steps, into a smooth, low-pact motion similar to an elliptical. The result of these combined activities is a more effective workout.
Burn Calories Faster
Because your motion naturally engages your body’s largest muscle groups, you benefit by burning calories at an increased rate. In fact, you’ll burn the same number of calories in about half the time it would take if you worked out on a treadmill at the same speed and resistance levels. This means, even at lower speeds, the TreadClimber will burn calories faster.
And we all know our time is limited. There are only so many hours in a week. Making the most of your workout time leaves more time for other activities.
Flexibility
How about if you’d like a change of pace for your workout? With a few minor adjustments, you can actually use the TreadClimber as either a stair climber or a treadmill. Shut off the power, select your hydraulic intensity setting (anywhere from 1-12) and you’ve got a stair climber. Lock the two treadles together, switch on the power, and you’ve got a treadmill on a 10% incline.
Resistance Levels
Most exercise equipment will offer you a variety of resistance levels. The TreadClimber offers you twelve different resistance levels, so you can start out easy and move up to a more intense workout as your muscles grow stronger. In addition, you can set the speed. The range begins at a comfortable 0.5 mph and extends all the way up to 4.5 mph.
A session on the TreadClimber is an honest-to-goodness workout. You don’t work up a sweat and burn calories by coasting. But it’s settings do afford the luxury of starting at a level that fits your comfort zone and gradually increasing the intensity of your workout over time.
Ease of Use
While the motion of the machine is smooth, it’s important to note that it’s only smooth after you’ve had a chance to get used to it. It requires a level of concentration on your gait and balance before the motion will begin to feel natural and the workout completely effective. It may require several sessions before you gain the confidence of your gait that you no longer give it any additional thought.
If you’re looking for the quickest, most effective way to burn calories while giving your heart the exercise it needs, the TreadClimber is well worth investigating. However, it’s not for those looking for an easy workout with miraculous results. You won’t have to participate in long sessions, but you will have to put your body through the paces.
David Silva
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November 18th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Which of these is most efficient for fat calorie burning: elliptical, treadmill or treadclimber?
I am looking at whether one of these is truly better than the other in terms of how many fat calories can be burned in a given session at the same speed. Links to useful and reliable sources of information on the web or references would be helpful but not necessary for a valid and useful answer.
Also please clarify whether there is any benefit in this regard of walking (or running) on a treadclimber over walking (or running) on a treadmill while using an incline. It seems like the treadclimber just adds more resistance with each step, but how does this differ in terms of burning calories from just having an incline on the treadmill or using an elliptical at the same speed?
November 18th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I say treadmill is still the best, good old school, tread climber is like walking up stairs and that’s only so good. Elliptical doesn’t do squat the machine does like most of the work. Good old fashion running is the best, no gimmicks, no support, just you and your legs being moved on a band.
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November 18th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I believe it’s the elliptical, followed by the treadclimber, and then the treadmill, but I guess they’re all good to burn cals. Hope this helps
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November 18th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
It all depends on how hard YOU work. By adjusting the resistance on an elliptical or the incline on a treadmill and the speed you go, you can burn almost the same amount of calories on either machine. The treadclimber is a POS…it only goes up to 4 mph and at the highest level of resistance, you only burn as much as you’d burn walking on a treadmill at incline 5-6 at 3 mph or so. So the treadmill is a better investment, since it has more variations. As far as ellipticals, they are the best if you are injured or have bad knees, but a treadmill will burn a few more calories.
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http://www.precor.com All you ever wanted to know about ellipticals
I used to sell treadmills/ellipticals/exercise equipment, plus I work out on them too!
November 18th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
treadmill. also, i have an eliptical, and have a treadmill on the way. i dont like the eliptical, it makes my feet go numb and it gets painful. this is common with elipticals. its called like sleepy foot syndrome or something like that.
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November 18th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
elliptical
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November 18th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Personally I have seen more results from the treadmill for burning the most calories. For the best results you have to put together a combination of all of these to keep the body guessing. You also have to keep increasing the intensity when your body becomes use to it.
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November 18th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
It’s all about intensity. Like someone else said, how hard you work determines how many calories you burn. Whichever one gets your heart rate up and pushes you is the one that will burn the most calories for you.
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