StreetStrider is a word I hadn\’t heard. At a recent visit to the dentist, his assistant was talking about it, although she couldn\’t remember its name. (Image from www.amazon.com) It amounts to a mobile elliptical trainer.

I\’ve seen people using these, and making considerable speed. It must take a while to figure out how to coordinate working those \”ski poles\” with \”running\”. This machine gives a full-body workout, yet is easy on the joints. If I had one, it might be an acceptable alternative to my usual off-bike work; exercises that I do to improve my core and arms/upper body. As usual, however: WHERE would I keep it?

Despite the name of this machine, I\’m not at all sure I\’d want to use it in the street. From what I\’ve seen, riding the StreetStrider involves considerable swaying back and forth; not what you\’d want if there were motor traffic at your elbow. I suspect that maintaining a straight line on the StreetStrider requires a lot of core strength. I\’d probably need to develop a lot more of that.

Do not, of course, forget your helmet. This machine looks quite stable with its three wheels, but I\’d still want head protection, just in case.