Buttocks and legs in women, unfortunately, lose weight the worst of all. To remedy the situation, you can use a special simulator for training - a stepper. With the help of this simple device, it will be easy to quickly tighten the muscles, tone them and thereby make the legs and figure slimmer.
Many people who have already tried it out in practice advise using such sports equipment for body shaping and weight loss. Today, there are also mini-simulators of this type on sale. Such steppers, judging by the reviews, are ideal for practicing at home.
What is the device
The stepper belongs to the group of cardiovascular equipment. That is, training with its use allows not only to tighten muscles and remove excess weight, but also to improve health.
It is a stepper simulator that reproduces stair climbing. Its name comes from the English "step", which means "step" in translation. The purpose of this exercise machine is primarily to strengthen the muscles:
- shins;
- hips;
- buttocks.
The positive health effects of exercising on the stepper are manifested in the strengthening of the cardiovascular system, as well as the development and stimulation of the respiratory system.
Varieties of devices
Steppers differ primarily in size and functionality. As already mentioned, devices of this type are being sold on the market today:
- ordinary;
- mini models.
The first type of steppers is most often purchased for gyms. The design of such models usually includes a handrail and levers to create additional loads.
For workouts at home, mini-steppers are more suitable. Such models are characterized by compactness and low weight. They represent a simple platform with pedals. In some cases, such steppers can be additionally equipped with resistance bands, allowing you to train your back and arms at the same time.
Also, step trainers of this type can be:
- classic;
- balancing;
- rotary.
The first type of stepper simulates stair climbing exactly.
Balancing models additionally help to develop the trainee's coordination of movements. Such models, when used, shift the center of gravity of a person in different directions. Fixtures of this variety are often referred to as "rock and roll" steppers. Exercising them really resembles this energetic dance.
Rotary models during training additionally load the back. When doing exercises on such devices, among other things, you need to make body turns. A feature of this type of steppers is the increased intensity of classes.
In 10 minutes. training on such a model, a person receives the necessary load immediately on almost all the muscles of the body. Especially useful exercises on such steppers will be for those women who want to tidy up the problem area "golife".
There are also steppers:
- mechanical;
- electrical.
The first type of equipment is supplied with two cylindrical pistons. When you press on the pedals, the latter are alternately compressed and unclenched. The advantages of such steppers include, first of all, quiet operation and low cost.
The electric models of this sports equipment implement the principle of resistance of magnetic pedals. Such steppers are expensive, but they have advanced functionality. Most often, models of this variety are installed in gyms.
Feedback on the results of use
Steppers began to be supplied to the domestic market quite a long time ago. Accordingly, there are a lot of reviews about devices of this type on the Internet. What results can you achieve by training with a stepper?
Judging by the reviews available on the Internet, such a device helps to tighten muscles very well. At first, as noted by women who have already bought such sports equipment, it can be quite difficult to train on a stepper. In any case, more than 10 minutes. training in the early days, usually no one withstands. However, by gradually increasing the load, the exercise time in the future can easily be brought to the required 30 minutes.
The first results, judging by the reviews, with daily training on the stepper are noticeable already around the third week. After 1-1.5 months of exercise, the muscles of the legs, buttocks and back are noticeably tightened.
Losing weight with the use of a stepper, as noted by Internet users, is, in principle, possible. However, extra pounds will go away when training on such a simulator only if the amount of calories expended during exercise exceeds the amount consumed.
That is, losing weight when using a stepper is possible only under the condition of a simultaneous diet. Calories, as noted by Web users, in one half-hour workout on this simulator usually burns about 200-250.
Reviews of appliance brands
In order not to be disappointed in the stepper in the future, many Internet users recommend, first of all, to take a responsible approach to his choice. Buying a too cheap model of such equipment is not worth it anyway.
Judging by the reviews on the Web, in a couple of months of training, the pedals of cheap steppers begin to unscrew and creak. Internet users are most often advised to buy models of the middle price category from trusted manufacturers. For example, steppers of the following brands have earned quite good reviews from consumers:
- DFC SC-S008;
- Torneo Ritmo;
- Twist & Shape TS-600;
- Domyos Twister;
- Domyos ST320.
DFC SC-S008 models are designed for weights up to 120 kg. Consumers have a good opinion of them, among other things, also because they are additionally equipped with expanders.
The Torneo Ritmo stepper is currently the most purchased model in our country. The equipment of this brand is additionally equipped with a pedometer display, which also shows the training time and the number of calories burned.
Consumers believe that some disadvantage of models from this manufacturer is that the screws of the pedals begin to loosen quite quickly. It happens sometimes after a couple of months of training. The loosened screws of such models subsequently have to be tightened after each lesson.
The Twist & Shape TS-600 step trainer is a rotary model. That is, it is worth acquiring it for those women who want to tighten not only their legs, but also other muscle groups. The devices of this brand are quite expensive. However, consumers have no complaints about their quality either.
The Domyos Twister stepper has earned good reviews from customers for its attractive design, reliability and relatively low cost. This compact model, according to many Internet users, is ideal for installation in small apartments.
Steppers of the Domyos ST320 brand are also appreciated by consumers for their compact size and the presence of expanders. Due to the reliability of the design, such a model, judging by the reviews, can last for a long time.
How to Exercise Correctly: Some Helpful Tips
Training on a stepper to tighten muscles, of course, needs to be done correctly. Recommendations for the use of such equipment should be observed as follows:
- trainings should be carried out at least 3 times a week;
- do a 10-minute warm-up before each lesson;
- wear comfortable shoes before exercising;
- conduct classes in clothing made from natural materials.
To reduce weight, steppers are not used very often. However, when combined with a diet, such weight loss equipment can actually be beneficial. In this case, when training with a stepper, it is recommended to increase the cadence while simultaneously reducing resistance.
