When I first saw this machine, I thought it was some new form of elliptical. It has two rising platforms somewhat similar to foot pads of an elliptical, yet when someone got on it and began to exercise, it looked more like they were stair climbing. The gym owner explained to me that this new machine was a treadclimber. Treadclimbers combine three types of cardio exercising: stair climbing, el...

My gym just got one of these, and I love it!!!!  I'm sure you've all seen the commercials.  This is a combination stairmaster/treadmill.  It's easier on your joints and gives you a more intense workout than a treadmill alone.  I really didn't believe the commercials until I tried it myself.  It was difficult to use at first because it takes a lot of coor...