In the gym, there are a lot of good fitness equipment, among which the stair machine is one piece of equipment. Of course, many people are familiar with it, and the stair machine also has many functions. If the stair machine is used frequently, it will be good for us. It's a lot of help. So, how to use the gym stair machine? Let’s learn how to use it together!

How to use the stair machine in the gym

1. Hold the handle lightly with your hands

When exercising with the stair machine, you can use your hands to gently Hold the lever. If you just need a better balance, you can just touch the bar with your fingers.

If you can let go of your hands and let them hang naturally on both sides of the body after adapting to the exercise of the stair machine, it can not only strengthen the cardiopulmonary function, but also enhance the body's balance ability. Of course, this is to ensure that You can only do it if you can maintain your balance and not fall down.

2. Keep your body upright

Keep your body in a standing position. You can lean forward slightly, but you cannot bend your back, and your body cannot tilt left or right. Your shoulders should be relaxed and your shoulders should be relaxed. Clamp back slightly and tighten your abdomen.

　3. Keep the step length consistent

When using the stair machine to exercise, make sure the step length is consistent each time, and not too long or too short. A stride length that is too long can easily cause damage to the leg muscles and joints, while a stride length that is too short will reduce energy consumption and compromise the exercise effect.

4. Place the soles of your feet on the pedals

When using the stair machine, try to place the entire sole of your feet on the pedals. If you use the toes, your calf muscles will tire faster. . And when the soles of the feet land, it is best to land with the mid-feet to cushion the impact on the legs.

5. Adjust the appropriate slope

When using the stair machine for exercise, you do not need to increase the speed. As long as you adjust the slope appropriately, you can increase the exercise effect. When you first start exercising, you can start with a smaller slope, such as 15 degrees or 16 degrees, and slowly increase the slope step by step.