

Improves cardiovascular endurance and health

Working out on a stepper machine will certainly work up a sweat. The pace at which you step is a determining factor on how much of a cardiovascular or resistance based exercise it is. The faster you move the more it becomes cardiovascular, while moving slower at higher tension levels makes it a more resistance exercise.Cardiovascular exercise improves the function of your heart and lungs. Making them better at delivering oxygen to your muscles.The stepper machine will get your heart beating harder and breathing heavier. Doing this more often increases your cardiovascular fitness
Low impact on joints
A stepper machine is a very low impact way to exercise. Think of the impact on you joints when you bounce around in an aerobics class, or when you run or jog. You are in constant contact with the steps which means your body weight is always supported. This makes working out on a stepper a great option for those recovering from injury or with pre-existing joint problems.
Burns high number of calories – helping weight loss
The biggest muscle groups in your body arm found in the legs. Therefore by working the leg muscles it is possible to burn a high number of calories in a relatively short time. This is a resistance and cardio workout at the same time, which is the best fat burning combo out there.
An average sized person will burn in the region of 450 calories per hour on a stepper machine. This figure increases for individuals that weigh more as they have greater resistance against gravity. If you increase the intensity of the workout by adding some upper body exercise on a machine with cords or some dumbbells the calories burned get even higher.
Exercise in front of TV
Exercising in front of the TV can actually beneficial to motivation levels and encourage more regular workouts. Any exercise can become boring, but combining a stepper machine workout with your favourite TV show can keep you entertained as you exercise. This will encourage you to work out more often, and stop you finding excuses to put it off!