Parts of an Exercise Step Machine

Series Summary

It is always a constant job to stay in shape. Due to our crazy lives, many of us may have a hard time trying to find the time to workout. If we do somehow make it to the gym, we may find ourselves disorientated by all the equipment. Some of us may feel a little embarrassed to admit that we don't know how to use the treadmill. More importantly, the threat of bodily injury from a machine with too many controls can seem a little intimidating. Without knowing what we are doing, we may do too much on a machine, or we may use the ignorance as an excuse to do to little. So, before you dash off to the gym, you may want to know how to operate some common exercise equipment to maximize your exercises and protect your safety.

In this free video series, our expert shows you how to operate the common stair step machine. Though the stair stepper has amazing potential to burn calories, it can be dangerous if not used properly. Sheila Lindsey illustrates the proper way to use the stair master machine. She also shows you how to monitor and stay within your heart rate. Shelia also gives you great advice on organizing a cardio workout routine. So, before stepping up to the challenge, learn how to get the most out of your stair step workout.

Video Transcript

"Hi, my name is Sheila Lindsey and I'm going to show you how to use the Stair Master on behalf of Expert Village. Alright for the first step you just want to become familiar with your machine. So you'll see the workout panel which is right here and all of your buttons. You'll also see that there's a heart rate monitor attached to this machine as well with these silver pads for your hands. Notice the handles for your hands as well and last but not least the footpads for your feet."