The 4 best gym machines for weight loss

The 4 best gym machines for weight loss

If weight loss is one of your workout goals, try these four cardio machines, which are designed to help you maximize your time exercising

By Amanda Vogel

PreviousSlide 4 of 5Next

StepMill by Stairmaster

Sort of like a fast-moving escalator for the gym, this machine stimulates climbing stairs – except the steps actually move! “This is one of the hardest pieces of cardio equipment,” says Westerman. “It's like a treadmill with stairs.” 

One reason it works so well for weight loss is the potential for calorie burn - you could climb the equivalent of 10 or 20 flights of stairs. “You’re working against gravity – essentially going up a flight of stairs – and you’re forced to bear most of your bodyweight,” explains Westerman. 

“Plus,” adds Westerman, “you have to lift your foot off of the step and up onto the next step as opposed to a Stairmaster or elliptical trainer, where your feet stay planted on one step for the duration of the workout. This extra movement causes more work and burns more calories.”



Related:
• 17 unusual weight loss tips
• Lose weight the healthy way
• 6 tips to kickstart your weight loss