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Step Downs and Converting Distance on Stair Master

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May 30, 2018 at 12:35 pm #10106

hafjell
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1. Even unweighted, I have real difficulty touching the ground from 12″. Is it ok to drop down to an 8″ or even 6″ riser?
2. How are people calculating elevation gained and distance when using a stair master? Just multiplying the number of steps by the number of inches of the riser or the depth of the step and dividing by 12?
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Anonymous on June 4, 2018 at 3:49 pm #10136

You should use a smaller step for your step downs. As your legs/hips get stronger, you’ll be able to go deeper.

I’m not sure how people calculate vertical on a stair machine. I’ve never used one. I think some record the number of flights with one flight = 10 feet.

Scott

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madanyang on June 9, 2018 at 5:35 am #10236

Hi,

I don’t know how accurate this calculator is but here is the link

http://sevensummitsbody.blogspot.com/2013/10/stairmaster-workout-stepmill-calculator.html

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