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StairMaster is the leading brand of stair climbing fitness machines, first introduced in 1983. The machines simulate stair climbing exercise in a gym or home setting, providing cardiovascular and lower body workouts. Various models include rotating stairs (stepmill), pedals with independent motion, and climbers that simulate actual stair climbing motion. Stair climbing machines have become standard equipment in fitness centers worldwide. They provide the cardiovascular and muscle-building benefits of stair climbing without requiring access to actual stairs, in any weather, with controlled resistance. The StairMaster brand name has become synonymous with indoor stair climbing exercise.