- Versatile and easy-to-use: MaxiClimber works for all fitness levels. Target Power, Strength and Endurance with MaxiClimber and experience the perfect combination of steady-state cardio plus HIIT training to burn double the calories
- Full-body workout: combines calorie-burning cardio with muscle toning in one simple step
- Elastic Resistance System (ERS): customize your workout by using your own weight to reach max power or add resistance with target maximum endurance
- Low impact workout: easy on the knees and ankles
- Easy to set up, lightweight and height adjustable: Comes 90% pre-assembled, ready to use in minutes. Compact folding design for easy storage
7 reviews for MaxiClimber Vertical Climbers – The Original Compact, Mountain Climber, Stair Stepper Exercise Machines for Low Impact, Full Body Workouts
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GABO –
Maxi climber è arrivato in anticipo e l’ho subito provato. Da allora lo uso tutti i giorni e devo dire che ha superato le mie aspettative. L’attrezzo è robusto e non molto ingombrante. Per quanto riguarda l’allenamento, lavorano soprattutto le gambe ma anche la parte superiore del corpo. Promosso a pieni voti.
Tiberius Gracchus –
El armado es laborioso pero sin problemas. Tiene dos alambres por donde pasa el cable y uno de ellos estaba mal ajustado, solo era cosa de moverlo con una pinza para que no rozara el cable y lo terminara afectando. Todo lo demás funciona buen y se ve resistente El ruido que hace es por su funcionamiento y no de otro tipo. Recomendable.
Tiberius Gracchus –
UPDATED REVIEW:
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The machine has started to have issues due to the rollers not lasting. The reason Maxiclimber discontinued this model and created the XL 2000 model is because of the defective roller design. I would highly recommend you get the XL 2000 instead of this XL 1000, even if the XL 1000 is on sale. Those rollers on the original XL 1000 DO NOT LAST.
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Original Review:
We had been wanting a VersaClimber for years but it is grossly overpriced – the one with resistance starts at around $4000 to $5000. We also looked at the SteelClimber, which is just as well made as the VersaClimber and only around $1400; however the SteelClimber has to be bolted into a wall – it is not freestanding. That’s a no-go for us.
The first generation of MaxiClimbers had issues with rollers and durability, but they seemed to have changed the basic design and this XL-1000 is VERY stable and the rollers look different, too. First of all, they moved them. If you look closely at the images of the classic MaxiClimber, the rollers are on the inside track and look like they might touch the bottom stoppers. It looks like there may be more of them. In our XL-1000, there are four rollers that are in a different location now (see picture we attached). They are a different color, too, so its possible that they are using a more durable material. We will report back with an update if the rollers show any signs of wear or problems.
If you observe the images of each, you can see the supporting rods and braces are beefier with the XL-1000. The stability on this newer machine is great.
They also moved the digital display to the top where it can be seen while on the machine, whereas on the older model it was in the front and could only be read while off the machine.
What is really amazing is that they managed to create resistance controls, too. This is really nice, especially if you are trying to work up to using the machine. If you are not in great shape already, the older models would be *very* hard. The older models have no resistance setting, so you might have a hard time using it if you are not in good shape because it is not easy when you are pulling your entire body weight. With the new machine, the levels go from 1 to 12, with 12 being the easiest. So if you want to start off easy, you can.
We’ve been waiting for YEARS for one of these machines to come on the market and give us an affordable option. It may not be as advanced a machine as the VersaClimber, but we could not even find a used one for sale after years of searching. And this XL1000 is LESS THAN A TENTH of the cost of the VersaClimber! And the XL1000 is easier to move around because it weighs less than half of the other.
We will update this review if we experience any issues with this item. But this machine deserves five stars – not for being the most superior machine in its class – but for being the most affordable option that is well-designed, well-made, and provides a GREAT workout for a fraction of the cost of its competitors.
William Douglass II –
I have owned a Maxiclimber since June 2020. I have been using it consistently throughout the past three years. In 2023, I have been using it daily.
What I like:
– Well, I enjoy working out on the Maxiclimber. I use it at least 30-60 minutes when I hop on. The intensity of the workout is based on how much effort you want to put in, as it is your body weight that is supporting the resistance anyway. I use this machine contorting my body in all different ways as I workout, to target different muscle groups more, and have only slightly tipped over. It well balanced and can handle really hard workouts if you upkeep with it (such as cleaning the the rollers and metal, lubricating the rollers).
– I appreciate that it can fold up for easy storage. While I normally just keep it open, there are times when the weather is nice outside and I want to take my workout outdoors. It’s not a problem with the Maxiclimber, and I love to put a long climbing session in when the wind is blowing hard.
– I thought the foam grips might be cheap and not long-lasting when I first purchased the Verticlimber, but they’re holding up well and seem suited for gripping I must do to successfully workout. Only one of the foam pads has finally started disintegrating and crumbling. Will just replace the grips with bicycle grips probably.
– It is low impact on your knees and back. I have some slight knee issues and feel no stress on them when using this machine.
What I don’t like:
– I don’t like how clunky the activity logger on the central part of the machine is. I am 6’0” and found that my thighs would crash into the plastic casing sometimes when trying to go hard on the machine. I ended up just removing the black plastic case that was mounted to the verticlimber, as my phone can keep the time for me.
– I do not like how wobbly the extended top handles feel sometimes. In certain situations, when gripping the top handles and while working out, the top bars fit inside the connecting base with extra space inside. So if you are pulling down on a stride while climbing, you may hear a clanking sound. This has been happening to my unit since 2023, and I can feel when it happens and try to control it, but when I am exhausted from a tough workout I may not be able to stop the clanking as much as my hands pull down on the handles.
That’s it though. The pros of the Verticlimber certainly outweight the cons in my opinion. I was apprehensive of climbing devices when I first started looking for home workout equipment, so settled on this affordable verticlimber. Now, I find myself wanting to use that more than anything else in my house or even going to the gym. I originally though I may want the upgraded version of this unit when mine finally breaks, but why ruin a great experience?
Flick –
– Es la mejor maquina que he ocupado y lo increÃble es que funciona solo con la gravedad del cuerpo.
РPuedes graduar la intensidad de los m̼sculos a ejercitar, si es tren superior o inferior, lo brazos, las piernas, los gl̼teos, el abdomen, la espalda, etc. Al ritmo o velocidad que deseas con la intensidad que el musculo necesite, solo necesitas enfocar el musculo y ejercitar esa intensidad.
– Percibo mi esfuerzo y resultado más completo que la caminadora. Mucho más intenso el ejercicio y sobre todo mis músculos no se acostumbran, es decir, siempre me canso y no hago más que 20 minutos. Deseo pronto hacer 30 o 40 minutos.
– Relación precio y calidad de lujo.
– Lo único que no ocupo es la pantalla que toma el tiempo, ya que yo pongo mi celular en un librero de la recamara con música o vÃdeos y en el celular mido mis tiempos. Francamente no necesito el medidor que viene integrado, eso serÃa lo único a mejorar. Lo demás al 100%.
– También leà de otras opiniones que este era inestable cuando se ejercitaba, la verdad yo no tuve ese problema. Es bastante estable la base y no se mueve ni hace ruidos abajo ya que vivo en un 1er piso.
– Mi ultimo consejo es si eres ACTIVO lo compres si ya haz hecho ejercicio y deseas aumentar tu nivel, si eres PASIVO de los que la maquina debe obligarlos-empujarlos a moverse no te lo recomiendo. Esta maquina te regresa por 3 lo que le das en intensidad y esfuerzo.
– Una ultima estrella es que es ligero y ocupa poco espacio, fácil de armar y desarmar.
Giuseppe Tocci –
There was an issue with my purchase on the vendor side. They were very quick to let me know the issue and very quick to resolve it.
Have trouble setting up some Ikea items. Assembling this took about 30 min to assemble. Instructions are easy to follow. Only minor mishaps that I’m sure would not happen to others.
The Climber works as intended.
mik2793 –
After 2 months of using this machine, I can definitely say that this was an investment that I am certainly seeing satisfactory results. I received this equipment before COVID 19 lockdown and at that point I realized that this is my saving grace since the gym would no longer be an option. So my journey began with just 5-7 minutes per day, 5 days a week, because I underestimated how much it causes you to burn.
Each week I progressed by adding more time to my workout. Today, I am clocking 1 hour sessions each workout. With the right music to pump you up and the Youtube MaxiClimber workout videos the time passes really fast. Since I started I have lost 3/4 of an inch from my waist. I am 5″3 and 118 lbs of winter fat. I wanted to burn at least 5 lbs but with my quarantine diet and snacking my weight remains the same but my waistline and my body is toning nicely.
If I should have a comment on negatives I would say that:
– standing on those pedals after 1 hour does hurt the balls of your feet.
– had to request replacement lower handle bars because the original would not fit in the slot. Got the new ones in 2 weeks
– it best not to exercise on a carpet because friction during exercise causes the metal to shave off. There is usually metal dust all over the floor.
– it does make a considerable amount of noise, at one point I thought it was broken.
– you need to go straight to the shower once your workout is done. Because in my case it is like a bucket of water was dashed on me.
I boast to my circle of friends about this equipment. All in all for you to get results you will have to dedicate time and passion. This is not an overnight muscle building machine but it does the job well in maintaining a toned structure.