The Stairmaster stair stepper is manufactured by Nautilus, Inc., one of the best known and most well respected names in the world of fitness and exercise equipment. The company’s lines of Stairmaster stair steppers are among the best in the business. They produce stair steppers for commercial use and for home use.

One of the most innovative, and costly, of the entire Stairmaster stair stepper models is the TreadClimber TC916. This combination stair stepper and treadmill is primarily designed for the commercial fitness club environment, and its $6,000 price tag is enough to discourage all but the most well heeled home users. It is, however, one of the very best stair steppers on the market, and anyone who has access to the TC916 should give it a try. This combination machine is a great choice for those who are unable to walk fast enough to raise their heart rate on a standard treadmill, as the intensity of the workout can easily be increased simply by increasing the amount of incline.

For those with more limited budgets, the FreeClimber 4100 is an excellent Stairmaster stair stepper, and it is priced at a more reasonable $1,499. This Stairmaster stair stepper features a cushioned handlebar with side handrails and easy grip upper body handles. It also features a heart rate monitor and a grip pulse sensor. Simply placing your hand on the crossbar will provide a quick heart rate readout on the monitor.

Priced at approximately $3,000, the 4400PT Stairmaster stair stepper features an innovative rail-less design which encourages the more erect posture exercise experts recommend when using a stair stepper. This erect posture encourages the use of more lower body muscles for a more complete workout. In addition, the rail-less design serves to discourage bending at the waist, which helps reduce back strain and prevent you from using your arms to support your body weight. This provides both a more complete workout and reduced risk of injury, making the 4400PT one of the most popular Stairmaster stair stepper.


 

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