1. All stairclimbers work both the legs and the upper body.
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False

2. Stairclimbing can be an excellent source of aerobic exercise.
True
False

3. Before buying a stairclimber, it’s a good idea to try one at a fitness facility.
True
False

4. When purchasing a stairclimber, the type of drive mechanism it has is not important.
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False

5. Belts and steel cables make machines noisier than chains.
True
False

6. Mechanisms that control the motion of the steps should not be a purchasing factor.
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False

7. A flywheel helps make movement smoother.
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False

8. If you choose a manual stairclimber, you should look for ones with hydraulic, oil-filled shocks.
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False

9. Hydraulic, oil-filled shocks typically do not last as long as pneumatic, air-filled shocks.
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False

10. Dependent suspension on a computerized stairclimber means that every time you push one pedal down, the other goes up.
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False

11. Independent suspension means that each leg moves separately.
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False

12. Many people find dependent suspension easier to master.
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False

13. Computerized stairclimbers vary in their features and may include indicators such as number of floors or miles climbed, heart rate, or number of calories “burned”.
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False

14. When using a stairclimber, you should stand up straight and let your arms hang naturally.
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False

15. When using a stairclimber, you should keep your knees over your feet and your back erect.
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False

16. You should use handrails to support you, rather than to stabilize you.
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False

17. When using the stairclimber, you should keep your foot flat and evenly distributed across the step.
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False

18. If you exercise with your heels hanging over the steps or if you stay on the balls of your feet, you might develop Achilles tendinitis.
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False

19. Stair climbing does not work any of the same muscles as running.
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False

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