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Orthopedic Surgeon Confirms:
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| Question: | Why do you recommend the TreadClimber® machine? |
| Dr. Beim: | "The best machine I've found so far to do low-impact exercise without stressing your joints is the TreadClimber...As a doctor, I would recommend the TreadClimber to my patients because...it's lower impact than running or even walking on a treadmill, but it also has all of these benefits of strength and flexibility." |
| Question: | So the TreadClimber® machine is easier on your body? |
| Dr. Beim: | "Yes, with the TreadClimber, the axial compression to your joints is very low. It's more of a gliding, smooth motion to your joints and you don't feel the impact that you would on a treadmill...It doesn't cause any stress to your joints, so you're not going to develop the over-use injuries that other types of exercises can produce." |
| Question: | Why is a TreadClimber® workout so effective? |
| Dr. Beim: | "When you get on the TreadClimber, your heart rate elevates pretty quickly. What that does is it starts training your heart quickly and it trains it more efficiently...The benefit of the TreadClimber is, if you can get on it three times a week, 30 minutes each, it can increase your heart capacity, increase your lung capacity, it can strengthen the muscles in your legs, it can strengthen the muscles in your abdomen, and the core strength around your spine. It can even increase some strength in your upper extremities, as well..." |
Dr. Gloria Beim is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, and team physician for the U.S. National Track Cycling Team.
Dr. Beim is also an accomplished athlete, and author of "The Female Athlete's Body Book" - the first authoritative sourcebook for every female athlete who wants to get in the game and stay there
