Cathe, 1" risers possibly?

[DippityDoo]

Hi Cathe!

I used to use 2 risers on some of the easier step tapes, but my left knee isn't having that anymore, and I go down to one rier, but one riser is just not enough of a workout sometimes.

Would you consider making and selling 1" risers? I think my left kneec ould handle a total step height of 5" if not 6". Or is that totally not feasible?

Please let me know what you think!

Thanks!
Mary

 

[NY25]

The step is 4" and with one riser it is 6". I don't think one inch would make that big of a difference.

 

[DippityDoo]

Oh, good point, step is four. Had a DUH moment.
Still...it's a 16% difference in heigh from 6" --> 7"
I guess it's just totally not worth it to make 1" risers though!

 

[irisfield]

Mary,

I bought 1 inch puzzle mats and cut to the size of the step and put underneath it. I use the grip type carpet pad under both the mat and risers. My step is on carpet. I think the 1 inch makes a difference!

Debbie

http://www.americanfloormats.com/jumbo-reversible-softfloors-interlocking-tiles/

 

[ReneePruitt]

That's a good idea! You may need to patent something like that! Maybe come up with an inch of pads to fit ur step to also help on impact too! And make it slightly higher beat idea!

 

[DippityDoo]

That's an excellent idea, thank you!
ANd I just ordered some 1" MMA puzzle tiles becuase I used to have carpet but now have bamboo floors, I think I may have enough extra! Should come today! woohoo!

It did seem to me that 1" could make a failry big difference in exertion levels...at least the percentage increase is big!

Great advice, thank you!