<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">step machines</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>temporary alphabetical list: recreational artifacts</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>machines, step</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>step machine</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Exercise equipment used to provide aerobic exercise and endurance training. Generally consists of two parallel platforms attached to a base, with handlebars for stability. Users step on the platforms to simulate the motion of walking up stairs. Some machines use a staircase that moves in a continuous path. ]]></note></mads>