By Vicky Waite
maxi climber
There I was, going off to pick up some art work for my customer’s ad that was running in our next issue. It was a good hour drive and by the time I got there, for sure I had to use the rest room. I asked for the rest room and was told to go in the back of the store. Right outside the rest room was a fitness machine. It’s funny, I always seem to find things when I least expect to. This time was no different. Right there outside the bathroom was a Maxi Climber.
While I remember seeing the Maxi Climber before I decided to instead test the Versa Climber in 2014. Although I just couldn’t walk by this Maxi Climber without getting on it. I wanted to see what the difference might be between the two. And although I love the Versa Climber, it sells for close to $3000. Could a Maxi Climber which sells for only $200 compare to it? I had to find out.
I had another appointment to run to so my client said it would be no problem to come back anytime to try it out. “ I should try it too but I bought it and it’s been sitting there for two years, she boosted.” I didn’t want to tell her, but I agree, she really should. I laughed to myself. So I left and decided to go back on the weekend. Bill was ecstatic, knowing there was no fuss to put it together this time around. The weekend came and I was very eager to try it out. And, yes what an excellent work out! I even got my client to start using it.
The Maxi Climber is a combination of weight lifting and cardio which works by using your own body weight. It certainly didn’t take long to break out into a sweat. By now I was looking more like a drowned rat. The Maxi Climber is a vertical climber that is similar to the movement of rock climbing which will burn calories while strengthening and toning the muscles. Great for all the major muscle groups to burn calories and build muscle. The durable cool steel construction allows for the back and forth smooth movements. Your body weight provides the resistance from slow to a faster pace.
I definitely like the Isometric handgrips which makes this workout so nicely comfortable. All the major muscle groups are being used, giving me a complete workout using any additional weights. The Maxi Climber does operate quietly. It comes with a built-in timer so you can keep track of your workout minutes. It can adjust for body type and height. And, get this, it doesn’t put stress on your joints. What a great cardio workout!
I like to mix up the workout by going from short strides to long strides. The stepping action is self-regulated and you vary the height by how you raise and lower your feet. The maximum stepping distance is about 24 inches. It’s a great alternative to doing squats. There are no tension changes to make. You are pulling against your own weight. Since you are in charge of your pace and there is no resistance, the Maxi Climber makes it a good fit for the very young to the very old. It can be an added piece of equipment added to your circuit of equipment of just to use by itself.
A 62-year-old on line with fibromyalgia swears by the Maxi Climber. Most exercising hurts his body, whereas the Maxi Climber doesn’t and this makes it easy for him to use. Another senior I read about had broken his leg in several places below the knee. After healing, he needed something to strengthen his muscles. The Maxi Climber did the trick for him. The compact folding design makes for easy storage. The Maxi Climber can only support 240 pounds.
The Maxi Climber comes with diet and exercise plan book and calendar. It also includes the use of a well-detailed Interval Training DVD. For building strength and getting in shape, I’d say it’s a must have! And, for the price very reasonable compared to the Versa Climber. For more information visit; www.maxiclimber.com. And, with any exercise program, always consult your physician before you begin.