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Celebrities have a new favorite workout that’s a throwback 1980s.
The VersaClimber is a cardio machine that mimics the sensation of climbing a mountain.
It’s been around since 1981 when it was first created in a mechanical engineer’s garage in California.
“The big heyday for VersaClimber was the late ’80s. It was running on all cylinders. It was very, very busy,” Brett Collins, the sales manager of Versaclimber, told ESPN.
Now, it’s experiencing a comeback and everyone from Lady Gaga to Hilary Duff swear by the machine.
Find out what all the fuss is about below:
I took my first #versaclimber class @risenation in LA. I’m a runner so I love cardio, but this was a great cardio and strength training workout in one! I was drenched in sweat and it was so much fun!! #risenation #fitness #workout #LA #Cali #cardio #sweat #tinywaist #curlyhair #allnatural shoutout to my girl @carriebernans for joining me and killing it.
A post shared by Heidi Lewandowski (@theheidilew) on Jun 7, 2017 at 9:45am PDT
#Repost @rebeccabroxfit ・・・ We will call it… The Versaclimber booty burner! No, but really. . Want to get crazy today and get those legs workin?! This ones for YOU! Tag your workout buddy that you want to try this with. . 10 sets total… 30 seconds sprint 30 second lean back in a squat (sit back in your hips and hold on for dear life) 30 seconds rest REPEAT 10 times . @thesquatchallenge @squatsvideos @squats @aesthetic_squats @squatspo @squatworkoutpage @squatguide @legguide @fitonomy @fitnessgirlsmotivation @bigbuttguide @buttworkout @workoutroutine @buttworkoutvids @girlswholift #glutes #booty #workout #fitness #versaclimber #equinox #ESD #totalbody #grouptraining #climbcrawlreset #healthymovement
A post shared by #1 Total Body Cardio Climber (@versaclimber) on May 16, 2017 at 7:26pm PDT
Sunday #work #church #versaclimber #labordayweekend fastest to 100ft x 12sets 1 min rest great finisher. Team #RiseNation love my job #trainsmarter #trainhard #nodaysoff
A post shared by JASON WALSH (@risemovement) on Sep 6, 2015 at 7:21am PDT
The #versaclimber vertical mile
A post shared by Alpha Project (@alphaprojectsportscience) on May 20, 2017 at 3:42pm PDT
Me and my girlfriend!! All I need. Versa Climber is her name. #LoveHer #BackAtIt #StriveForGreatness
A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jul 8, 2016 at 9:15am PDT
Source: ESPN
Source: ABC News
We love our #RiseNation climbers. ❤️ rp @gladraffe
A post shared by RISE NATION (@risenation) on Jun 10, 2017 at 5:13pm PDT
Source: Rise Nation
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