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Does a stair-stepping machine give a high-impact or low-impact aerobic exercise? Next question: Does an elliptical exercise machine give an aerobic exercise? Thank you very much for your response to both questions. Al Brown
There are two kinds of stair-stepping machines. One model has pedals that your feet stay in contact with continuously which makes in non-impact. The other kind has rotating steps on a track in which you alternatingly step on, like a revolving staircase. This makes it low-impact.
Elliptical trainers are for aerobic exercise. They are also non-impact.
Hope you're exercising!
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