Do you know the StairMaster HIITMill X?

Decidedly, the weight rooms in France never cease to amaze me! After the wonderful Hoist Fitness machines from Training Go in MontpellierI discovered a new fitness machine during a workout at the Fitness Park in Antibes: the StairMaster HIITMill X. This treadmill revolutionary is ideal for training in a variety of HIIT cardio and burn calories.

What does the StairMaster HIITMill X look like?

At first glance, the StairMaster HIITMill X looks like a classic treadmill, just like the ones you find in every gym.

But in reality, this weight training device has the particularity to be equipped with 2 mobile arms placed on each side of the machine. As you can see in my video, this allows you to add weight discs that you can then carry while walking.

This machine reproduces the famous exercise of the farmer's market (or farmer's walk in English). The farmer's walk is a functional exercise that many athletes incorporate into their strength training program to improve their physical condition and build muscle mass. It simply consists of walking a certain distance while carrying dumbbells or kettlebells at arm's length.

This exercise is also a classic in strongman competitions. These extraordinary athletes are able to move more than 100 meters while lifting enormous loads (more than 200 kilos).

Coming back to the StairMaster HIITMill X, this machine is really easy to use. This exercise can easily be integrated into a weight training session, whether it is for improve your cardioto build muscle or to lose weight.

StairMaster is a fitness brand StairMaster is an American company well known to sports coaches and weight trainers. StairMaster specializes in the design of cardio training machines. For example, it has popularized the stepmill, another effective device for weight loss, and offers models of elliptical bikes and HIIT bikes very powerful.

What muscles does the StairMaster work?

The StairMaster HIITMill X allows you to effectively different muscle groups of the lower and upper body. It may be worthwhile to add this HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercise into your training plan to achieve various goals:

• weight loss,
• weight gain,
• muscular reinforcement,
• gain in strength and power,
• back into shape,
• improvement of endurance.

Within the framework of classic training or in circuit trainingThis exercise will allow you to target the trapezius, biceps, triceps, forearms and abs. Indeed, the abs will be contracted during all the effort.

As far as the lower body is concerned, the glutes, thighs, hamstrings and calves will also be widely used.

In addition to being an excellent exercise in muscle strengtheningThe StairMaster develops the capabilities of the cardiovascular system. It can therefore help those who run to improve their performance. It can also be useful for those who practice combat sports (boxing, judo, MMA, etc.) and team sports such as rugby or American soccer.

Precautions to take to avoid injury

While there are many benefits to training with the StairMaster HIITMill X, there are a few things to keep in mind.

As with any physical activity, it is essential to perform a complete warm-up. You can use this machine for warm upBut be careful not to put too much weight on. The advantage of the StairMaster HIITMill X is that it offers the opportunity to prepare many of your body's muscles before a weight training session.

You can then perform several sets using heavier weight discs. It is better to go gradually to avoid injury.

The StairMaster HIITMill X is a piece of equipment designed to makehigh intensity split training (HIIT). As such, it is rather reserved for experienced athletes, used to making intense efforts.

If you are beginner in bodybuilding or if you are returning to sport after a long period of absence, first choose cardio-training exercises treadmill, rowing machine or elliptical. You'll be able to perform farmer's walk sets on the StairMaster HIITMill X after a few weeks of fitness.

Finally, if you have a back pathology like herniated disc, sciatica or other, avoid ! Even if I tested it like a child who has a new toy at Christmas, my back did not appreciate it and I had some pain the next day.

Conclusion

You now know everything about this weight training equipment that is the StairMaster HIITMill X. This device can be very effective to gain muscle volume or to burn calories and eliminate fat. As far as I'm concerned, I've never seen one in a gym in France or in the United States. And you, tell me in comments if your usual gym is equipped with such a machine.