There are many machines specifically designed for cardiovascular work. These machines usually mimic a non-machine activity such as running (the treadmill) or skiing (the ski machine).
Each works the body differently and has its pros and cons with regards to size, price, workout efficiency and skill required. AIMCARDIO provides the best kind of cardio equipment. Our experienced staff is always available to assist you and answer your questions regarding the use and functionality of our equipment.

Treadmills
Treadmills are used for stationary walking or running and come in either motorized of self-powered models.
- Treadmills have been shown to burn the most calories when compared to other machines at similar intensities.
- They are very versatile. You can go fast or slow, flat or incline and sometimes decline.
- Treadmills also keep you at the same pace. This is useful for trainers who have a tendency to slow down as they tire. A motorized treadmill will keep you honest!
- Most have some sort of electronic monitoring readout on the front as well as preprogrammed routines (e.g. interval training, hills, fat loss, etc.). These are useful for watching time and intensity as well as for varying your workouts.
All in all, the treadmill is an excellent machine to do cardio work on.

Stair Machines
The stair machine mimics the action of climbing stairs with varying degrees of success. There are a number of different stair climbers available.
- The first and worst are the little hydraulic floor models that have a four inch range of motion with one pedal being pushed up as the other goes down. Don't bother with these ones.
- The next is the larger, health-club version with the same mechanics of one pedal going up as the other goes down. This is somewhat better as the range of motion is greater. The best version has independently moving pedals. This better simulates actual stair climbing because you must actually raise your leg instead of having the machine force it back up for you.
The last type of stair machine is the treadmill type where a set of stairs continuously rotates around. This most closely approximates actual stair climbing, as you must constantly step up. Be sure to push off forcefully, otherwise you will run into the same problem as in the treadmill where the backward work is done for you.