Jacobs Ladder is a patented piece of commercial cardio equipment designed specifically for training athletes, professionals and fitness enthusiasts. Its unique design places the user at a 40 degree angle taking stress off of the lower back by placing the spine in a more neutral position. Jacobs Ladder is self-paced so the higher you go, the faster the rungs come. The lower you go, the slower the rungs come, so you control your own speed. It is self-powered and can be place anywhere in a facility without being tied to a wall plug. The rungs are 12” apart so you are using your muscles over a greater range of motion. It is made in the USA. Jacobs Ladder also produces the Stairway. The Stairway is a stair climbing machine that uses the same speed and braking mechanism as Jacobs Ladder. The higher up you go, the faster the rungs come. The Stairway has a lower ceiling height requirement than most stair climbers at 8.5’ and a lower initial step of 11”. It is also self-powered.