Quote Originally Posted by maillotpois
Stairs - good idea! Thanks! Maybe I'll hit the dreaded stairmaster at the gym before spinning. Glad to hear it's not just me. It seems so silly to be in pain from such a little thing.

Does your gym have a step-mill? I remember reading that it was better for hiking preparation than the regular stairmaster. I just googled and found it!

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/pac...4/fitness.html