The California Fitness SM12 Stair Climber Stepmill provides a fantastic low-impact yet robust cardiovascular workout by meticulously simulating the motion of climbing real stairs, step by step. The commercial-grade SM12 stepper targets major lower body muscle groups, including quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, and features a deep step-surface for a comfortable step and safety. Designed for the fitness enthusiast who wants to burn more calories while toning their lower body with every step, the SM12 stepper’s revolving staircase offers a natural step pattern to build muscle where it really counts, with the feel of climbing real stairs.
Ever wonder why the more sophisticated treadmills offer an upward incline? The answer is simple enough. It's because the cardio benefits of carrying your own weight uphill hugely outstrip those of pounding away on the flat. Gravity is so strong that in climbing just 1 meter, you expend a big 9.8 Joules of energy for every kilogram of body weight. A StairMill is not the same as a 'Stair Climber'. A Stair Climber attempts to mimic the natural movement of your feet by use of a linear sliding motion of two narrow footplates. On a StairMill you climb free on the full width steps of a never-ending staircase, your feet, legs, hips, and torso moving in their own natural way.
A Stairmill - Not a “Stair Climber". Most machines labeled “Stair Climbers” don’t actually climb stairs. They lock your feet onto two separate treads that pump straight up and down—forcing an unnatural, linear motion that bears little resemblance to real stair climbing. A Stairmill changes everything - Its rotating steps let your feet follow the body’s natural curved stepping path, just like true stairs. The result? Deeper muscle activation, smoother movement, and dramatically better toning. This isn’t stepping in place. This is climbing—done right.
With safety in mind, the resting foothold steps on the SM12 stepmill are designed to allow easy step-up or resting action at the lowest possible point for easy user access. The intuitive, bright, easy-to-use console allows you to alternate between different speed levels for interval training.
Key Features:
- Low-impact Workouts: Ergonomically revolving staircase emulates an actual stair-stepping motion for an intense workout, focusing on maximum glute and quad activation.
- Intuitive Console Experience: Large LED Console with multiple readouts, functions & programs for an immersive experience.
- Large Resistance Range: 25 levels of digital resistance for any workout intensity
- Variable Speed Levels: 24-162 spm (Steps per Minute)
- Deep Stepping Surface: Deep & wide easy-grip pedal surface for safety & comfort.
- Multigrip Hand Rails: Multi-grip handlebars with quick & easy access to QuickStart & resistance levels
- Emergency Safety Stop: Quick-stop easy access button to safely ensure a quick full stop to your workout.
- Accessories: Dual Over-Sized Bottle Holders
SM12 Stepmill Features
- Multigrip Handrail design features integrated speed controls, stop button and contact heart rate grips
- Step Up Height: 7" to easy access step-up footrest
- Step Surface: 10" x 17"
- Step Height: 7"
- Step Rate: 25 Levels ranging from 24-162 steps per minute (spm)
- Bluetooth connectivity for user workout data tracking
- Dual Over-sized Bottle Holders
- Accessory rack for personal devices
- 18" LED Bright & Easy-to-Read Display
- Powder Coated Steel Frame.
- Recommended Ceiling Height: 9 Feet minimum
Easy Step-Up Foot Rests
These convenient foot rests allow for easy access to the stairs and an accessible place to pause while adjusting your workout speed.
Multigrip Hand Rails
Multi-grip handlebars with quick & easy access to QuickStart & resistance levels
Induction Braking System
The Induction Braking System offers instant, smooth, precise resistance changes at the push of a button, and with no moving parts, it's quieter and more durable as well.
Console Hub with all the Bells & Whistles
Multi-grip handlebars with quick & easy access to QuickStart & Resistance Levels, Dual Over-Sized Bottle Holders, Easy Access Controls, Accessory Tray, and Emergency Stop - all just a touch away!
Emergency Stop Button
Easily stop your workout once you coast to the bottom of the "stairs" once you've run innumerable stories!
Sweat Management System
Our grid-like step surface wicks away excessive sweat, prolong the life of the equipment and provides a solid no-slip surface.
EASY TO USE WITH CLEAR READOUTS
Bright white multi-window LED conveniently displays 9 pieces of data at a time to keep you informed and motivated.
Features:
- Large LED Display - The large LED display provides clear, vibrant visuals, ensuring that all your workout data is easily readable. Monitor your progress at a glance with a display that keeps you informed and motivated throughout your exercise session.
- 6 Preset Basic Programs - With 6 preset basic programs, you can vary your workouts to keep them exciting and challenging. Each program is designed by fitness experts to cater to different fitness levels and goals, from beginner to advanced.
- Versatile Workout Modes - Achieve your specific fitness objectives with our versatile workout modes. Choose from:
- Quick-Start/Manual Mode: No particular goal in mind? Just hop on and press "Enter{" to engage Quick-Start mode and customize your workout parameters to suit your personal preferences and needs.
- Resistance Functionality: Is the workout too easy? Turn up the resistance to really get the workout you want!
- Interval/HIIT Mode: Incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to maximize calorie burn and improve cardiovascular health.
- Target Heart Rate Monitor: The heart rate display will detect your BPM to reach your target heartrate by simply placing your hands on the integrated HB senor on the handles.
- Fat Burn Mode: Focus on reaching your target heart rate goals of fat burning to improve health, leanness, strength and endurance.The "fat burning mode" on a treadmill or stepper console refers to a workout program designed to keep your heart rate within a specific, moderate-intensity range, typically 60-70% of your maximum heart rate (MHR) This is known as the "fat-burning zone."
- Landmark Mode: Landmark Mode is a fun, goal-oriented program that lets you virtually "climb" famous real-world buildings or structures by tracking your steps or floors against their actual heights, turning a standard workout into a challenge to reach the top of the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, or Empire State Building...just for starters!
- Preset Programs: Pick a workout out program from our 6 preset programs, each designed to give you the workout that you're in the mood for.
- Comprehensive Performance Tracking - Stay on top of your fitness journey with detailed performance tracking. The LED display provides real-time data for:
- Heart Rate
- Speed
- RPMs
- Distance
- Time
- Calories
- Resistance
- Watts
Dimensions / Weight
- Footprint: 51" L x 28" W x 78.5" H
- In-box Product Dimensions: 34" L x 20" Wx 50" H
- In-box Product Weight: 223lbs
- Max. User Weight: 400lbs
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