 Detailed Description for HCI ProStep 6000 Stair Stepper
The
ProSTEP 6000 provides a natural
low impact lower body and aerobic workout that eliminates the standard jarring
impact on the feet, knees and hips that is experienced when using a treadmill. The
overall design is simple to use and requires little or no instructions. A
user friendly control panel prompts you through every function. Combined
with a mobile, compact foot print and only an 8' ceiling requirement, the ProSTEP
6000 becomes the perfect choice for any Health Club, Medical Rehab Facility
or Home.
Electromagnetic
Resistance System
An electromagnetic resistance system acts as a breaking
mechanism to slow down the RPM and thus controls the speed of the machines,
which is measured as "Steps per Minute". The weight of the user activates
and powers the ProSTEP 6000 thus
eliminating the need for an electrical drive motor.
The power consumption of the ProSTEP
6000 is equivalent to that of a 60 watt light bulb.
Unique "Step
Lock" System
The "Step Lock System" feature allows the user
to program his workout information while standing on the stairs without the
stairs moving. Also the "Step
Lock" feature uses a photo optic sensor that senses if the users has shifted
to the bottom step and will automatically stop and ask if you wish to proceed.
The "Step Lock" feature can also be manually overridden at any time
by the user.
Computer Control
System
A user friendly control panel allows the user to select
a workout target to either; total exercise time, floors climbed or calories
burned. At anytime during the workout
the user can manually override the machine.
Pro STEP 6000 and Stair Climbing
Benefits0
Control Panel
- Serious About Loosing Weight and Burning More
Calories in Less Time?: Lifting your body weight vertically
requires significantly more effort than moving horizontally. Climbing stairs
burns considerably more calories than walking on flat ground or a treadmill. Exercising
on the ProSTEP 6000 burns approximately 11calories per minute for the
average user and even more for the advanced user. This is one of the
highest calorie consumption of any exercise device or physical activity.
- Maximum Results: Stair climbing continues
to be one of the most natural and beneficial exercises. Because stair climbing
exercises and tones the largest muscles in the body, including the buttocks,
hips, thighs and calves it provides fast results. The natural stair climbing
movement also provides an excellent cadio-respiratory workout.
- Increase Oxygen Intake and Muscle Strength:
Stepping up “climbing stairs” helps boost oxygen intake and muscle strength.
The knee joint position changes from a flexion to extension. The Tibia, being
held by the Ankle joint cannot turn. At the same time the Femur is under
internal rotation, plus the centripetal contraction of the Femoral Quadriceps
then produces the movement which stabilizes the joints. Compared to a
Stepping down action which causes counter-action impact conveyed from the
floor and the body-weight, which acts on the Knee Joint and the Lumbar
Vertebrae adding stresses which can easily cause damage.
- Improve Bone Density: Increase
“Good” HDL Cholesterol - According to Health Research studies, stair
climbing has shown a variety of health benefits, including improved bone density
in postmenopausal women, increases in "good" HDL cholesterol in
the blood, and improved leg strength, which may result in fewer falls and
injuries in elderly people. Also the National Osteoporosis Foundation
recommends weight bearing exercise (Weight bearing activity simply means your
bones and muscles are working against gravity as you exercise) such as stair
climbing, hiking or jogging.
Product Specifications
- Resistance Control: Computerized
- Resistance Type: Electro - Magnetic
- Heart Rate Monitor: Contact Heart Rate
- Speed Limits: 30 – 120 Steps Per Minute
- Training Modes: Number of Floors Climbed, Calorie Consumption
and Time
- Display Data: Exercise Time, Distance (floors), Speed
(steps per min.)
- Required Ceiling Height: 8 Feet
- Weight Capacity: 250 lbs
- Power: 115 Volts – Output Capacity 2.5 Amps
- Dimensions: Length 44" , Height 68”, Width 26” (assembled)
- Weight: 222 lbs.
- Residential Warranty: 1 Year Parts, 1 Year Labor
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