Vertical climbers challenge your body from head to toe, so they can be a great way to get an intense full-body workout. “Vertical climbers can also be used to stretch key muscle groups like calves, ankles, and lats,” Vega says. “[And they] allow [you] to [sprint] as fast as you can with no top end limitations.” Finally, since vertical climbers are low-impact machines, they promise a relatively low risk of injury, Vega adds.