Choosing an effective simulator for yourself, special attention should be paid to the principle of the model and its "focus" on obtaining the result. If we consider a treadmill and a stepper, then it is important to know that these two types of the simulator are aimed at the work of a certain group of muscles. We will try to figure out what advantages simulators have.
What is designed and how the
works
Treadmill - this kind of simulator is familiar to almost every athlete and a slimming person. It is easy to study on it - get on the track, install the necessary program and run at a set speed.
You can also run without a track, on the street, for example, but such a simulator is designed for year-round use and can have a certain set of functions and training programs that will help you to lose weight and shape yourself.
Stepper
Stepper - this simulator is smaller in size than the track. And work on it reminds walking on the stairs. This type consists of a simple mechanism and pedals. Today, there are two types of stepper: with a dependent stroke and an independent course of the pedals.
In the first case, training will be easy and easy, due to the fact that the mechanism implies a conjugate fastening of pedals - in this model you will not be able to adjust the amount of load. The second type( with independent travel) will allow you to choose the optimal load on your legs, can have special light handles and sensors for measuring heart rate and calories burned.
Differences and advantages of
Now let's see what muscle group each simulator trains, and what advantages it has.
| Parameters | Treadmill | Stepper |
|---|---|---|
| What trains | The muscles of the hips, legs, waist, will help you lose weight in the waist and hips. Weight will be reset evenly | Muscles of the legs, models with additional handles - muscles of the shoulder girdle and hands |
| Burning calories | Per hour such a simulator will save you 700-800 calories | The number of discarded calories will depend on the activity of the training, on average the simulator will help to destroy 500-600calories |
| Advantages of | You will be able to regularly and independently adjust the level of the load | Ideal for training and weight loss of the lower body - simultaneously tightens the calf muscles, weshank and thigh shocks |
| The exercises on this simulator are a natural load for the body | Effective as cardio training, as during training the heart rate increases | |
| A wide range of loads will allow you to regulate the intensity of training - you can start with the usual step, and finish with a quick jogging | Portability and compactness - the simulator is easy to hide and train in any room | |
| You do not have to force yourself to do it - just finish the installed program | Presence of heart rate sensors and the amount of calories spent( in some models) | |
| Models with a computer and sensors allow you to monitor the pulse level, watch the number of kilometers and calories spent |
Let's try to make a conclusion. If you are aimed at tidying and "shaping" the lower part of the body - legs, calves and hips, a stepper is worth choosing. Its design and work are aimed specifically at training the feet. Models that are equipped with handles will also tighten the arm muscles, but the stepper will not cope with the waist area.
In this case, pay attention to the treadmill - with it you can lose weight, maintain a sportive shape and tighten the muscles not only of the legs, but also of the waist. Such a simulator takes more space than a stepper, but it will perfectly suit everyone who appreciates effective training.