Why is the stairmaster so painful at the gym?

[mads2727]

Just feel like my calves are burning like hell after like 2 minutes. Hasn’t really shaped my glutes as well

Yes, it’s a killer!
I also can’t use it without looking at my feet the whole time, which is quite odd as I can climb normal stairs without doing so 😁

When I was a gym member years ago I could only do about 5 mins on it and then my quads were cramping. When I got off it my legs were all wobbly.

I should have persevered but I didn't.

I can do one minute. ONE! It's ridiculous. I don't know why it's so hard, I can climb stairs no problem?

It’s the hardest thing in the gym for me and I have avoided it for as long as I can remember. Might do a few minutes next week.