So you’ve crushed the 12-3-30 workout routine and mastered the 3-2-8 routine (you gotta go girl!), and you’re ready to start a new workout routine. Say hello 25-7-2 StairMaster workout, FitTok’s latest fitness statistics boast 881.6 million. Created by TikToker @shutupcamilla like “how to get abs in about 6 weeks,” it’s no surprise that the above-mentioned methods are falling by the wayside (reflection) to make way for the 25-7-2 . Keep scrolling to get all the details you need to take the stairs (and the 25-7-2 StairMaster workout), plus the benefits you can expect from the viral FitTok trend.
What is the 25-7-2 StairMaster workout?
Let’s get into the nitty gritty of the workout:
- Set the StairMaster to level 7
- Go up for 25 minutes
- Repeat twice a week
ICYMI, all you need is a stair climber. It’s easy enough, right? In theory, maybe. If you’re new to the StairMaster or cardio in general, go on your own (there’s nothing wrong with starting at a low level or going a little longer and working your way up). The idea is to maintain a vigorous, low-intensity workout that you can sustain in 25 minutes.
Warm up tips: Warm up before every session and make sure you are upright (not leaning on the machine), put your head down, drive through your heels, focus on work your legs and glutes. Are you ready to start? Go bare-handed to test your head power. Don’t have access to a StairMaster? Repeat the process on the stairs at the local park or in your apartment (work with what you’ve got!). For example, start with three to five minutes of climbing and running (with a minute of recovery between each), then challenge yourself from there by increasing your speed, increasing the time spent climbing , or jump.
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Benefits of the 25-7-2 workout
Following the current workout routine, there is something to be said about 25-7-2: for starters, it is low cardio, making it easier on your joints as you increase the number your heart. Research shows and moderate exercise can be the key to a longer life, reduced risk of injury, and more Zzzs. What else, recent studies compared vigorous exercise five times a week to a HIIT program three times a week and found that the former reduced body fat and improved blood pressure while the latter did not. Translation: You don’t have to hit it hard with HIIT to get an intense sweat session or build cardio strength.
Another bonus of the 25-7-2 workout? It’s an active form of training, AKA it mimics how your body moves IRL outside the gym (think: walking up the stairs), giving you better legs and an easier workout too the day you don’t think twice.
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The last case
A stair climber is not a sport. If you’ve been on it for more than 10 minutes without burning and aching and breaking a sweat, I congratulate you. Is the good news bad? If you’re looking for a good workout program, 25-7-2 just won’t cut it. No Physical activity program guidelines of the Institute of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion for Americans recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days per week of vigorous-intensity activity. So put in a strength training day 2-3 times a week and keep your hot girl moving forward to fix 25-7-2.
Another alarming analysis: just doing the 25-7-2 workout won’t give you ab muscles. If you have your sights set on a six-pack for summer, it depends on a variety of factors such as your genetics, diet, gut health, hormones, water retention, etc. That said, having a six pack is not the definition of being good. Bottom line: What your body can do should be celebrated, regardless of whether it plays six games or not.
