Fizkult-hello, my dear readers. Today I want to tell you about a machine that will help tighten your buttocks. And also make your legs slimmer. After all, it is this part of the body that women lose weight the worst. In addition, this simulator improves heart function. Have you heard of this? We will also consider this stepper for weight loss. I will also give important instructions for exercises so that you can lose weight effectively.
Don't be afraid to build up those ugly leg muscles with this machine. It will not happen. But strengthening your heart and tightening your butt will really work. If the step technique is performed according to all the rules, this apparatus does not load the joints.
Regular training on such a simulator will provide:
- toned buttocks, elastic thighs and beautiful calves;
- engaging the abdominal and back muscles;
- weight loss;
- increasing endurance;
- improvement of figure relief;
- increasing the productivity of the respiratory system.
Exercising on a stepper promotes the production of dopamine. It is this hormone that helps us cope with stress. During exercise, blood circulation in the lower body is stimulated, which is very effective in the fight against cellulite. In tandem with proper nutrition, you can achieve an excellent cosmetic effect on your legs and buttocks.
Reviews and results of losing weight
I tried to select the most informative reviews for you.
Lyalya: I study in front of the TV in the evenings instead of dinner. Class time is up to half an hour. Perfectly toned my legs and butt.
Kira: I'm working out on a stepper in the gym. Before class, I run for about 20 minutes, then stepper. I practice on it for at least 50 minutes. On average I try for about an hour. I don’t know about anyone, but I break out in three sweats. I probably lose 1000 calories per workout. The effect is visible after just a few sessions. Your legs are losing weight and your butt is getting toned.
Ninulka: I have tightened my buttocks a lot in a month. I walk about 1500 steps. Then I take one kilogram dumbbells and walk another 700 steps. During classes I watch TV. I turn on my favorite TV series and train.
Lily: I'm probably doing something wrong. My knees hurt a lot during classes. Perhaps due to the fact that I never played sports at all. I guess you just need to get used to the stress.
Lenchik: I went on a fruit and vegetable diet. Stepper daily for 30 minutes. The result is minus 6 kg in two months.
Vitalina: I work out for half an hour 2-3 times a week, until I lost 3 kg.
Natalia: My butt became firm and round, but my legs at the top became fuller. That's why I abandoned the stepper.
Tatiana: And my beloved husband gave me a mini-stepper for my anniversary. Happy as an elephant. I'm too lazy to go for a run. And this thing is always at hand. You can study at any convenient time. Perfectly tightens the whole body.
Lyuba: I've been working out on the gym for a month. Every day I walk about 1000 steps. The volume decreased greatly, I lost 7 kg. But in addition to classes, I eat a low-calorie diet.
How to exercise on a stepper correctly
Usually the result is noticeable after a couple of weeks of intense training. The number of calories burned depends on the intensity and duration of the activity. The main thing to remember is that you can only lose weight with regular exercise.
In 40 minutes of training, you can take an average of 2,500 steps. This will burn about 300 calories.
If you practice after strength training- 20 minutes of training is enough. The beginning and end of the workout should be with a gradual increase and then decrease in load. If you exercise for 20 minutes, the load gradually increases in the first 5 minutes. In the last 5 minutes it decreases. Between this time interval, train for 10 minutes at your working speed. How to determine it? If you can talk during class, but your breathing becomes difficult, the speed is working :)
Separate workout on a stepper, it should last at least an hour. You will need at least 40 minutes to warm up and only after that fat burning will begin. With a 1 hour workout, fat will only be lost in the last 20 minutes. Warm-up and cool-down in this situation will take 10 minutes. If this is not done, the body will experience stress. You will not get the expected calorie expenditure.
To enhance the effect, you should limit yourself to carbohydrates. But it is better to eat more protein foods. It will help you recover faster after training and improve the shape of your legs and hips. By balancing your diet, you can lose 1 kg per week.
Diet is also important. Don't overeat before class. And after class, you can eat an apple or drink a glass of low-fat kefir. Natural yogurt or 1-5% cottage cheese is also suitable. The protein contained in the product will help muscles recover.
Errors when working on a stepper
Valgus movement of the knees- reduction of the knees when they are brought inward during movement, which is traumatic. This needs to be monitored carefully. When placing your feet parallel, your knees should not reach towards each other. They must also be parallel.
Transferring body weight to your arms- occurs if the stepper has stops. Many beginners simply hang by their hands, while their legs are not loaded at all. Then what is the point of training? Watch the distribution of the load; your legs should get tired, not your arms :)
Press on the platform with your toes, lifting your heels– in principle, nothing terrible will happen, but there will be no benefit from the training. With this position of the feet, the buttocks will not receive the necessary load.
To prevent your thighs from growing in size, your heels should not hang down. The foot should be fully on the “pedals”. The pressure on the heel is smooth. Then the leg goes completely down and the buttocks tense. The butt sways, not the legs.
Stepper with handrails - how to exercise to lose weight
Due to incorrect body position, many beginners find this exercise machine heavy. They stand on it for literally a few minutes and then pass by. To prevent this from happening, you need to hold the body correctly. To pump up your buttocks and lose weight, do the following:
- lean forward a little, focus on your hands;
- On the contrary, the butt needs to be pulled back;
- you should feel a slight arch in your lower back;
- the foot is completely on the platform. Heels together - toes apart. Press the pedals with your heels;
- The knees should not straighten completely during the stroke. Bent over all the time.
In this position, the load on the lower back is minimal. It will be distributed over the thighs and buttocks. And there is no need to be embarrassed by this situation. Yes, you will look funny. Pose with a protruding butt 😉 But you’re not on the podium! Our goal is to get your body in order and lose weight. Therefore, we don’t pay attention to others. This is advice for those who train in the gym.
Steps can be small or large. For beginners, I advise you to choose a load of up to 3-5 difficulty levels.
These exercise machines have sensors that count your heart rate. Keep an eye on it to ensure you stay in the right range all the time.
For the best effect, I advise you to use breeches for weight loss. In addition to reducing the volume of the fifth point, they also fight cellulite.
And don’t think that a small simulator is ineffective. It provides excellent exercise for the legs. Of course, anyone with Napoleonic plans should not limit themselves to just a stepper. Strength training will help you lose weight more effectively and pump up your butt faster.
Contraindications for exercise
Any sports equipment has contraindications, the stepper is no exception. It puts minimal stress on the knee joints, but if done incorrectly, they can be damaged. Therefore, if you have joint diseases, it is advisable to exercise under the supervision of a trainer.
The main contraindication is chronic diseases of the respiratory system. Also, you should not use a stepper if you have thrombophlebitis, diabetes, or hypertension.
Training on this simulator loads the spine. Therefore, the stepper is contraindicated for people with injuries or serious back problems. Better take a closer look at an exercise bike with a horizontal seating position.
As you can see, this little trainer can be very useful. Of course, don’t forget about a balanced diet and strength training. But even one stepper will help keep you in shape. It’s just that in tandem with other sports activities it will be more effective. Be beautiful and slim! Until next time. I almost forgot - subscribe to updates. I have many more interesting topics in store for discussion.
An obligatory component of any, even the most gentle and lazy weight loss program, is physical exercise. It can be difficult to choose a type of sports activity that would give results specifically for you.
To ensure that your efforts are not in vain, before starting classes, consult with a fitness trainer about choosing tactics aimed at your personal problem areas.
If this is the area of the legs, buttocks and thighs, plus the goal is to generally “burn” calories – welcome to the stepper!
What kind of simulator is this?
Many modifications of steppers allow you to make a choice for both beginners and more physically prepared athletes. The designs of the simulator may differ in the loading system (simple mechanical and more modern electromagnetic), pedal stroke (interdependent or independent), size, design, set of functions and programs, and, in accordance with all this, price.
Stepping machines also vary by type of movements performed:
- The main model, the basic version of the stepper, imitates the most common walking climb up the stairs. But still, this is not just walking, but walking with effort. Plus - it can be equipped with various devices for stability and activation of the muscles of the upper body: racks, levers.
- Smaller version for training in confined spaces and easy transportation. It is very suitable for beginners who cannot immediately switch to heavy loads (it is extremely undesirable to load the heart sharply and without preparation).
- (with rotating handle). It is equipped with a handle that rotates from side to side, thanks to which the upper part of the body rotates left and right with each step. Here's how it helps pump up your abs, back and waist.
- A variant of a classic or mini stepper with expanders attached to elastic cords, which help to work your arms, back and shoulders at the same time.
- . Made on the tumbler principle, it resembles a small swing for legs. Steps - rolling from side to side while maintaining body balance in the center. Works the entire body, develops balance and coordination, while taking up very little space.
- Its peculiarity is that, while performing the same functions as a stepper for adults, it is designed specifically for children from 4 years old. Such simulators are bright, colorful, very durable and safe. They are designed to interest the child in playing sports and give a start to his physical development from an early age.
- Due to the electromagnetic loading system, it has a longer than usual length and smoothness of step. Also often equipped with moving hand levers. Almost the entire body is involved in the work, the steps resemble the pedaling of a bicycle, the work of the hands resembles the movements of a skier. The most gentle of the steppers in relation to the joints.
Are exercises effective for weight loss?
Is a stepper effective for weight loss? Cardio exercise is extremely important for weight loss. Why? It's simple. The main fat burner in the body is oxygen. And the greater the volume of blood pumped through the heart muscle, the more it enters our body and the faster the subcutaneous fat “melts.”
The intensity of the heart depends on cardio loads, and the stepper is quite capable of providing them in the required volume. This is also a unique chance to walk up the stairs without leaving home.
What parts of the body does the stepper work?
Basically, the load is directed to the lower limbs. On all types of this:
- anterior and posterior surfaces of the thigh;
- lower legs and feet;
- knee and hip flexors-extensors;
- gluteal muscles (maximus, medius and minimus).
- 5 minutes at a calm pace, arms bent at the elbows;
- increase the pace to medium with gradual acceleration - 4 minutes, at the end a minute of running (repeat 4 times);
- 5 minutes of walking at a calm pace, during this time the heart completely calms down.
Even people without sports training can do this activity. It lasts about half an hour and burns about 300 calories. This figure will increase by another 100 calories if you involve your arms and upper body in the work. You need to do about 20 repetitions with expanders or dumbbells in your hands:
- raising your arms to the sides to shoulder level;
- raising your arms in front of you;
- biceps curls;
- triceps abduction;
- “scissors” in front of you;
- press up.
What to consider when starting training to burn extra pounds? 
- How to start? From 10-15 minute sessions with low intensity, but not less than the lower limit of the heart rate. Don't forget about the warm-up at the beginning and the cool-down-stretch at the end of the cardio session (5-10 minutes, depending on the training time). Gradually, as the muscles adapt, increase the training time to an hour over the course of a month.
- Length. If the goal is weight loss, the optimal time is 40-60 minutes at low intensity (pulse is about 100-110 beats per minute for beginners and 120-130 for intermediate training). The “25-minute rule” works here - during this period of training, blood sugar and carbohydrate glycogen from tissue cells are consumed, and only after these minutes the fat burning process starts.
- Periodicity. 2-3 times a week is ideal for both beginners and experienced fitness people. The difference is in the intensity of the load.
- Times of Day. For those who want to lose weight, morning is preferable. A sharp transition from a lazy state to an active one will help the body burn fat more intensely to compensate for the energy expended.
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As you can see, even a small exercise machine can be of great benefit in maintaining shape, losing weight, and can get rid of cellulite and shape your figure. The main thing is to take the first step. Step on the stepper!
When choosing a home exercise machine, most people are guided not only by the principle of multifunctionality, but also by the principle of maximum compactness. Buy a whole fitness station that takes up about 5 square meters. meters, may be the dream of many, but the dream is hardly feasible, because even in fairly spacious apartments it can be extremely problematic to install a treadmill or exercise bike.
What to do if you don't have much space but are desperate to buy a home gym. An excellent way out of such a complex issue is a stepper. Perhaps that is why this exercise machine has gained popularity among home exercise equipment.
What is a stepper?
A stepper is a small-sized exercise machine, the exercises of which are similar to walking on stairs. Hence the name - in English the word step means step. This small exercise machine is designed to train the leg muscles and consists of pedals and a simple mechanism.
Depending on the mode of operation of the pedals, there are two types of steppers.
Steppers with dependent pedal travel.
The mechanism of this simulator involves a coupled fastening of the pedals - bending one leg, the other lowers along with the pedal. Exercises on such a simulator are easier, since you don’t need to put in a lot of effort. But on such a simulator you will not be able to regulate the amount of load.
Steppers with independent pedal travel.
This simulator is more effective because it allows you to select the load on each leg. In addition, steppers with independent pedal travel are most often equipped with handrails or hand levers, which involve the arms and shoulder girdle in the training process. On this stepper you can adjust the load using a computer, measure your pulse, calculate the number of kilometers traveled and the number of calories burned.
The stepper is often called a women's exercise machine, as it allows you to keep your thighs and buttocks in shape, and these are known to be quite common problem areas. If you regularly exercise on a stepper, you will be guaranteed beautiful and slender legs.
So, how to exercise on a stepper correctly?
Before exercising on the stepper, be sure to do some stretching exercises, this will prepare your muscles for training.
Don’t overload yourself during your first workouts; 10-15 minutes of exercise will be enough for you.
When exercising on a stepper, it is very important to ensure correct body position.
On mini steppers without handrails, it is more difficult to maintain balance, but it is easier to control the correct position of the body, since the body weight does not shift to the hands.
The correct position on such a stepper is to stand straight, slightly leaning forward. Do not arch your back too much and do not bring your knees close together.
If you exercise on a machine equipped with handrails, your arms should not be tense. Do not put your body weight on the handrails.
Remember, if you quickly step from step to step, you will only achieve greater muscle fatigue. This pace will not increase the number of calories burned, but rather reduce it.
Make sure your foot is fully on the pedal.
If your foot “hangs”, it creates additional stress on the joints, which is extremely undesirable.
Start your workout at a slow pace and gradually increase the load. It is good to alternate slow walking with deep steps. At the end of the workout, you can slow down the pace, and at the end of the session, do some stretching again.
After a week, the duration of training can be increased by 5 - 10 minutes. And, after about a month, you can exercise for 40-60 minutes a day.
Unfortunately, the muscles quickly get used to such a load, and to get the maximum effect, it is good to alternate exercises on the stepper with other sets of exercises, using your body weight.
For example:
Lunges
Starting position: legs together, arms extended along the body. Take a step with your right foot forward 80 centimeters. As soon as the right leg touches the floor, lower the left knee to the floor. We return to the starting position and perform the exercise with the left leg. Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
Squats
Starting position: feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent. Keep your back straight, your stomach tucked, and your abdominal muscles tense. As you exhale, slowly lower yourself down and hold for a couple of seconds. Inhaling, we slowly rise and return to the starting position. We perform 3 sets of 10-15 times.
Plie squats
Starting position: standing, place your heels together and point your toes to the sides. The back is straight, the stomach is tense and drawn in, the shoulder girdle is lowered.
Exhaling, we slowly lower ourselves into a plié, knees spread to the sides. We linger at the bottom for a couple of seconds, and with an inhalation we rise to the starting position.
We perform 3 sets of 10-15 times.
How many calories can you burn on a stepper?
The number of calories spent on a stepper depends primarily on the intensity of the activity and the duration of the training.
A stepper refers to a machine designed for aerobic exercise. During 30 minutes of low- to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, you can lose up to 250 calories.
Benefits of a stepper
The trainer is compact and takes up little space. The stepper can be used not only for weight loss purposes, but also for recovery after fractures and operations. Stepper exercises also strengthen the cardiovascular system and help treat arthritis and arthrosis.
Contraindications
There are no categorical medical contraindications for the stepper. However, if you have problems with joints, then it is better to choose another exercise machine, since the stepper increases the load on the joints.
The mini stepper for weight loss is very convenient, compact and is sold in all sports stores. But can convenience be synonymous with efficiency, and can training on a home exercise machine replace systematic exercise in the gym? Many consumption tables estimate an hour of exercise on a mini-stepper at only 220 kcal. Only half of a regular dessert contains more calories. Is it worth training on a mini-stepper?
Mini-stepper: pros and advantages
A significant advantage of a home mini-stepper is its compactness. The simulator can be comfortably located even on just one square meter of space. This makes its purchase worthwhile for owners of the smallest apartments. In addition, the mini-stepper is very easy to put away, for example, under the bed, so that it does not spoil the interior.
The good thing about a mini-stepper is that it is a universal exercise machine. You can walk, take small dumbbells in your hands and perform exercises for biceps, triceps and deltoids. This way you will get a double load: both cardio and a little tightening of the muscles of the upper body. Using a home stepper, you can warm up before strength training and do independent cardio.
The third advantage of the mini-stepper is its low price. This machine can be purchased for less than $100, even from a well-known, reliable manufacturer.
What are the disadvantages of a home stepper?
First of all, the popular “legends” that the mini-stepper “shakes your butt” are not true. Usually the pedal stroke of this simulator is so small that the gluteus maximus muscles do not even have time to fully engage, let alone “pump up”. But the exercise machine does a good job of maintaining muscle tone, that’s a fact.
The second drawback of the mini-stepper is that it is still not suitable for training seriously trained girls. The point, again, is the small pedal stroke. So if you run or do other high-intensity cardio, a floor buddy may not help you get to your fat-burning heart rate.
Fitness trainer's opinion
So, it is advisable to buy a mini-stepper for those whose fitness level can rather be described as average rather than high. Let's look at the typical mistakes of those practicing the stepper. First of all, many girls hold on to the wall or the back of a chair with their hands while walking in the exercise machine. Remember that this takes most of the load off your core muscles, which means you will burn fewer calories during this workout. Try to maintain a perfectly straight posture, pull in your stomach and literally “glue” your shoulder blades to your back to increase tension. Try not to walk on your toes; maintain a natural position of your foot on the pedal of the exercise machine. It is indeed easier to move your feet quickly on your toes, but this way you risk overstraining your calves and getting quite unpleasant sensations the next day.
Many girls simply do too little and too slowly on the mini-stepper to feel the real effect of the training. They should definitely stick to the 20 minute rule. In order to start burning fat during a workout, the work should last 20 minutes or more, but not less. If you don’t have time for such long exercises, but still need to do strength movements for problem areas, try to warm up on a stepper for 5 minutes, do strength exercises, and then add 10 minutes of pure cardio, this will have more effect than if you just do 5 minutes do squats and 15 - walk on a stepper.
To truly burn fat through your workouts, keep an eye on your heart rate. We remind you that it must be in the zone of 50-60% of the number that is obtained if you subtract your age from 220. If it seems to you that the stepper is not able to “raise” the pulse so much, add sharp, swinging movements with your arms, or even a few exercises with light dumbbells. Those who are prepared can try this training scheme. After warming up, we walk on the stepper at medium speed for 4 minutes, and then do jumping jacks on the floor with or without a rope for a minute. Simply increasing the resistance works great. Approach your training creatively, and the mini-stepper will “pay for itself” within the first month of training.
Do you use a mini stepper? Then leave your feedback in the comments!
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Views 266Stepper is a cardio exercise machine for the legs. Exercises on it imitate climbing stairs with the difference that you can select the height of the steps. There are many modifications of the stepper on sale, and an essential element of their design is pedals.
What muscles work on the stepper?
Exercises on any stepper work the lower limbs.
The following muscle groups are included:
- gluteal;
- anterior thigh;
- shins;
- feet.
The back of the thigh is less involved.
In various modifications of the stepper, other muscles are involved in the work. You can choose a machine that puts stress on problem areas in addition to your legs.
| Stepper type | Muscles worked during exercise |
| Classical: with handrails; with levers | Whole back; |
| Mini stepper with expanders | Back and arms; |
| Turning | Oblique muscles on the abdomen; Back – quadratus, rhomboid and trapezius muscles; |
| Elliptical | The whole body; |
| Balancing | Shoulder girdle; Press area; Back muscles; Lateral surface of the thigh. |
As a result of exercising on a stepper, you can easily lose weight. Thanks to the low intensity of training, the joints are not overloaded and the body is not overworked. This allows you not to quit classes due to painful sensations.
During cardio exercise, the volume of blood passing through the heart muscle increases. As a result, the cells receive oxygen, which destroys subcutaneous fat. Various exercises load problem areas, accelerating the achievement of the desired result.
Walking on a stepper removes fat from the following areas:
Legs
Any modification to the stepper involves stress on the lower body. To speed up the result, you should choose an electromagnetic platform.
The built-in control system allows you to adjust the following indicators:
Also, the electromagnetic platform can contain a set of ready-made programs for training.
Abs and intercostal muscles
- To work your abdominal muscles, you can use a balance stepper.
The center of gravity, which is located somewhere between the hip joint and waist, allows you to maintain balance on the pedals. By tightening this area, you can tighten your lower abs and remove hanging fat. In addition, the need to balance keeps the whole body in good shape. - For the upper abs, training on a rotary stepper is useful.
The result appears after a few sessions - the waist becomes emphasized, the folds in the area of the lower ribs disappear. The back is also strengthened, which affects your posture.
Arms and shoulders
Any type of stepper with levers, expanders and other elements for the hands puts stress on the neck-shoulder girdle and forearms. Long-term workouts with active involvement of the arms help remove hanging fat and increase slight relief. The load on the shoulder region is useful for posture and the fight against osteochondrosis.
Reviews and results of losing weight using a stepper
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I'm working out at the gym. First, 20 minutes of jogging, then 50 - 60 minutes of stepper. During the class I break seven sweats, I probably lose a lot of calories. After just a few sessions I noticed results - my buttocks tightened and my legs lost weight.
Olga
I study every day for half an hour a day. Plus a diet of vegetables and fruits. In two months I lost 6 kg.
Kira
My knees hurt a lot while walking. Either I’m not working correctly, or the load is too heavy. I have never played sports before. It will probably go away with time.
Elena
I walk 1000 steps on the stepper every day. Plus I’m on a diet, consuming a minimum of calories. As a result, I lost 7 kg in a month, and my volume decreased greatly.
Lilya
It helps me. In 10 days of walking for 60 minutes, your stomach will noticeably disappear. Of course, it is far from ideal. But during classes I do additional exercises: abdominal massage, bending, twisting. That is, I don’t just walk, but I load my whole body.
Love
Convenient when the child is sleeping at home. You can’t go for a walk with him, but you have to go somewhere. Stepper became a great helper.
Antonina
The exercise machine will definitely help you lose weight. But you need to walk on it for a long time and every day. My friend lost so much weight, however, the result did not last long.
Oksana
How to exercise on a stepper for weight loss?
Stepper is a safe cardio exercise machine. But there are rules, compliance with which will ensure comfortable classes. Also, these rules will help you achieve results in a short time.
Basic Rules
- Before training at home, you need to ventilate the room. Creating a draft during exercise is harmful to health - during cardio exercise, sweat is released profusely. Air conditioning maintains a comfortable temperature in the gym.
- There should be an hour to two hours between the last meal and class. Immediately after exercise, the abdominal muscles are tense, and it will be difficult for them to digest food. Therefore, you will be able to eat in 30 minutes. The snack should include proteins and complex carbohydrates: fruits, cereals, cottage cheese.
- Medicines should be taken at least 2 hours before training.
- It is important to take into account the characteristics of the body. Each person has their own hours of maximum activity. This is the time to exercise. But no later than 2 hours before lights out.
- Start training for 10–15 minutes at an intensity slightly higher than comfortable. Then increase the time to 50 – 60 minutes. The load depends on the expected result and is selected individually.
- All exercises begin with a warm-up. The body, including the neck and wrists, should be warmed up. Particular attention will have to be paid to the knees and feet. Warm-up lasts 7 – 10 minutes.
- We must not forget about proper breathing. It must be deep. If your breaths become too frequent and there is not enough oxygen, you need to reduce the intensity of your steps. Oxygen starvation does not benefit the body.
- You need to monitor your pulse. This can be done using the built-in console on electromagnetic steppers, or special fitness bracelets. The maximum age-related heart rate is calculated using the formula: MVP= 220 – age
Body position while walking
- The head is held straight, without tilting;
- The back is straight, the lower back can be bent (if there are handrails or levers);
- The knees do not straighten completely - this will protect them from injury;
- The feet are not parallel, the heels are slightly shifted towards each other, the toes are apart.
- The knees don't come together.
You need to complete the workout by gradually reducing the load. The pulse should return to normal (up to 146 beats per minute).
For a cool down, stretching without dynamics is suitable. In 15 - 20 minutes you can stretch the muscles of your legs and back, which will allow them to quickly recover and not hurt the next day.
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