Stairmaster is a brand of stair machines that first hit the market in the early 1980s. The machines mimic walking or running up stairs and have since evolved to include advanced features such as heart rate monitoring and LCD screens. The company is now owned by Nautilus, Inc. and the machines are popular among athletes for targeting leg muscles.
Stairmaster is a brand that manufactures stair machines. Commonly found in gyms and gyms, the Stairmaster originally hit the market in the early 1980s and was considered a revolutionary piece of gym machinery. The original Stairmaster was a treadmill that functioned similar to an escalator; The stairs rotated in a constant motion to mimic the motion of walking or running up the stairs, and the speed could be varied to offer different levels of resistance for a workout. Since then, Stairmaster has created different and more advanced models of the stair treadmill, as well as other exercise equipment, although machines similar to the original model are still in use.
A modern master of stairs usually consists of two platforms, one for each foot. The platforms move independently of each other, allowing each leg to move at its own pace. The platforms are raised off the ground to allow movement up and down, and the platforms are attached to arms that are attached to a central point inside the machine. Resistance is controlled by adjusting the computer system, which controls the speed of the chain drive system inside the machine. The frame of the machine extends to the front and sides of the user to provide strength and support. The user can also grip the handrails for added stability during the exercise.
The Stairmaster today has a much smaller footprint than previous models, and the computer system installed on the machine is much more advanced. Such a machine measures heart rate and calories burned, as well as other features that vary by model. Some models now come equipped with LCD screens that can be connected like a TV so the user can watch shows to pass the time while exercising. Some models also have water bottle holders and other amenities.
Since it first hit the market, Stairmaster machines have spawned copies, some much cheaper and not as robust, and some built as direct competition to the original. Today, the company is owned by Nautilus, Incorporated, which makes other exercise machines that may or may not bear the Stairmaster name and likeness. The original machines targeted the leg muscles, particularly the calves and thighs, though they also provided a cardiovascular workout at higher speeds. Machine use was common among athletes, particularly runners and skiers who routinely use those muscles while participating in their respective sports.
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