I recently discovered the Stairmaster at the local gym.
I observe two types of postures on the machine: a normal
posture (standing straight) and a hunched-over posture
typically with forearms leaning on the horizontal bars at the top.
Often a single individual will alternate between the two.
I tried the hunched-over posture for giggles and decided
it is easier to do the hunched-over posture bc some of your body weight is carried by the forearms and less by the legs. A Google search found an article by the manufacturer suggesting they were going to redesign it to prevent "cheating".
I wonder what the real reason for that 2nd posture is. The
people seem to be looking at their feet and concentrating very
hard when they do that.
I observe two types of postures on the machine: a normal
posture (standing straight) and a hunched-over posture
typically with forearms leaning on the horizontal bars at the top.
Often a single individual will alternate between the two.
I tried the hunched-over posture for giggles and decided
it is easier to do the hunched-over posture bc some of your body weight is carried by the forearms and less by the legs. A Google search found an article by the manufacturer suggesting they were going to redesign it to prevent "cheating".
I wonder what the real reason for that 2nd posture is. The
people seem to be looking at their feet and concentrating very
hard when they do that.