The $200 Cardio Twister and the $80 Rock N Roll Stepper burned about the same number of calories as walking briskly on a flat treadmill. The Bowflex TreadClimber turned out to be even more effective.

TreadClimber's(R) unique combination of efficient movements allows users to walk forward (like a treadmill) and step up (like a stair-stepper) while taking advantage of the low impact movement of ...

Today’s treadmills are outfitted with Ifit technology, ... Newfangled equipment does come at a cost. A club-quality TreadClimber, for instance, is $7,000 at Precision Fitness Equipment.

The TreadClimber by Nautilus, which is just beginning to make its way to New York-area gyms, promises an indoor workout that replicates the sensation of climbing a sand dune. THE BASICS. At first ...