Many people have argued over the years about what is a more effective workout method; running or “stepping”. I would like to weigh in on the topic with no particular scientific knowledge to speak of, just plain old knowledge.
For me, getting on the treadmill to run is my most dreaded weekly activity. I cannot handle putting one foot in front of the other on a machine that is simulating an exercise that in my opinion should be done outside to view the scenery. Although from a weight loss perspective running can work very well in terms of calorie burn, although it must be noted that many people with poor knee and hip health may suffer from running as a result of repeat pounding on the joints which can cause further problems if not taken care of.
Take stepping for instance, especially on the new air climber which is specially formulated to allow you to step on air. This is a great alternative for those who may be experiencing pain in the knees and hips, as it provides much more support and much less pounding. In terms of doing it inside, its more or less the same concept as the treadmill except for the fact that for me personally its just more fun. Nothing is fun about running, but you can at least make climbing fun.
At the end of the day it does not matter if your using the air climber as seen on TV or any other exercise device for that matter. The whole game behind loosing weight and staying fit is working hard, eating right, and staying persistent through the long haul. If you are able to stick with it for at least three months their is no reason why you cannot see results that you can truly be happy about.
