Work up a sweat with this quick and effective 20 minute StairMaster HIIT workout! Your legs will be burning and your heart will be pumping.
I have a love/hate relationship with the StairMaster. It’s HARD and takes a lot of energy, but it’s also one of my favorite machines at the gym because you can work your backside while getting your cardio in and you don’t have to stay on the machine forever in order to work up a good sweat. I usually only do like 20-30 mins on the stairmaster before I’m in need a serious water break… especially if I’m doing intervals like the ones in this workout.
And don’t let the short time fool you. 20 minutes on the StairMaster is no joke, I don’t care what level you’re using! I should note that this is an advanced HIIT workout. You can easily modify the workout to meet your fitness level.
I know it’s holiday weekend, but here’s a quick stairmaster workout — just in case you have time to pop in to the gym for a quickie. If you do end up trying this workout, let me know in the comment section or on social media. I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!
Level refers to the level on the stairmaster machine, which goes from 1-20.
Climbing stairs is known to be one of the most effective cardio (and strength building workouts) you can do for several reasons:
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Question for you – Do you love or hate the stairmaster?
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I LOVE it but, as you say it is hard. 20 usually, but sometimes, 30 mins. I do not touch the rails, ever. That is the balance part. Cheers.
You’ve got this! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I appreciate it!
Maybe all stair climbers are calibrated differently I do CrossFit and Pilates and cardio but don’t run marathons or anything I love this format!
16 level is def doable for a minute… doing it as I type drenched in sweat!!!
Woo! So glad to hear that, Alexa! Stair climbers are the best kind of brutal.
Ok dayyyymnn level 16 that’s no joke 💪🏻
Yeah I feel like something isn’t translating to the stepmill I use. I’d like to know what the steps-per-minute of this “HIIT” (is it really?) workout is. Like the “high intensity” intervals are very long for a HIIT workout, somethings not adding up. You’re doing 10, 12, 14, and 16 for 4 minutes, followed by a 1 minute rest? Not adding up.
Look around on the web for other stepmill hiit workouts. They make much more sense. I feel like she just guessed and threw some interval levels with some times and edited it all cute and people are supposed to eat it up.
For sure, has she used level 16 on a stepper? That’s fast. I can manage 12 at the moment and that near enough tries to kill me, couldn’t imagine doing 16 unless your mount Everest training.
Hi,
Can somebody tell me please how many steps per minute corresponds for every level in the stair master machine?
Thank you
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