My absolute least favorite cardio machine to use at the gym is the StairMaster. I don't know what it is about it, but I get so bored and I just don't like it. 
Today, I stopped avoiding it and tried out this new workout, which applies a modified pyramid technique (when you gradually move from low intensity for a longer time to high intensity for a shorter time, then back down again). The workout actually wasn't nearly as boring as I thought it would be and my heart rate sure was up where it needed to be.
00:00-05:00 Warm-up, Level 4
05:00-10:00 Level 6
10:00-13:00 Level 8
13:00-14:00 Level 10
14:00-15:00 Level 6
15:00-20:00 Level 8
20:00-23:00 Level 10
23:00-24:00 Level 12
24:00-25:00 Level 8
25:00-30:00 Level 10
30:00-33:00 Level 12
33:00-34:00 Level 14
34:00-35:00 Level 10
35:00-40:00 Cool Down, Level 4
Looking a little intimidating? For a beginner's version just read more
00:00-05:00 Warm-up, Level 3
05:00-10:00 Level 5
10:00-13:00 Level 6
13:00-14:00 Level 7
14:00-15:00 Level 5
15:00-20:00 Level 6
20:00-23:00 Level 7
23:00-24:00 Level 8
24:00-25:00 Level 6
25:00-30:00 Level 7
30:00-33:00 Level 8
33:00-34:00 Level 9
34:00-35:00 Level 7
35:00-40:00 Cool Down, Level 3
Try it out and definitely let me know what you think. Not into the StairMaster, then check out these other cardio workouts.
Meltin Pot
Bourjois
Tomas Maier
the stairmaster is INTENSE...its the hardest of all the machines for me, but also my favorite because it really works my legs and glutes out...thanks for this workout im def. going to try it
1I can't do the stair master. I can't find the rhythm. I don't know what's wrong with me.
2its very tricky, atleast it was for me when I first got on it...i find it easier to go a little faster....when you go slow its like walking soooo slowly up a flight of stairs, so awkward!
3I absolutely hate the stair master! I agree with fitsugar. I just get bored. I don't know why.
The only machine I hate more than the stair master is the stairmill! Ugh. I know it's a good machine to use but I just can't do it.
4Post New Comment
Please share your opinion with our community, but make sure it is on topic and follows our Community Rules. We moderate comments and prohibit personal attacks, threats, spam, lewd images, or the promotion of your personal website.