Stairmasters are an awesome investment in your body but they start at $4,000, so read this guide to make sure you don’t waste your money.

This article contains: 1 HIIT stairmaster cardio plan & 1 LISS stairmaster cardio plan. These are heart-rate targeted cardio workouts to help you burn fat (and build booty) effectively.

Here is a list of 7 reasons to help you determine if you should use a stairmaster for your cardio. Hint: if you want booty gains, you should!