VersaClimber
Vertical climbing machine for hard, low-impact, full-body cardio
Hand grips and foot pedals move in opposition on a tall rail, so you climb in place. Arms and legs work together, which drives heart rate up fast without the joint impact of running, and sessions tend to be short intervals rather than long steady efforts. It has a cult following among basketball players and boxers and sits in many NBA training rooms. Commercial units cost thousands, so most people find one at a gym or a climbing-class studio.
Who backs it
Sorted by strength of stance
- LeBron JamesDoes it
Basketball player · NBA all-time leading scorer
Asked which ingredients he likes to keep in his off-season, he answered that besides the VersaClimber he really likes running on a football field, which puts the machine in his own account of his summer conditioning. He gave no detail on how he uses it.
Source: The Tim Ferriss Show #349 transcript: LeBron James and Mike Mancias
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