Biodex BioStep Semi-Recumbent Elliptical (Remanufactured)

The BioStep’s fluid, elliptical motion is forgiving on the knees, ankles, hip and lower back... a natural closed-chain low-impact functional exercise. The BioStep reduces joint impact because the user is not required to lift and strike their feet on the walking surface. By combining lower extremity motion with upper body, the BioStep provides a total body workout in both forward and reverse directions, thereby involving different muscle groups. The low-impact elliptical motion of the BioStep reduces the jarring impact often associated with the stop-start motion so common with other recumbent steppers. The BioStep motion also helps strengthen the muscles important to maintaining function; those muscles specifically associated with mobility, walking and balance. BioStep incorporates both the upper and lower extremities into the cycling motion; users experience less local muscle fatigue. This allows similar heart rates to be achieved at lower rates of perceived exertion when compared to traditional exercise ergometers.