Stair climbing gets the heart pumping quickly, as anyone who’s ever skipped the elevator or escalator knows. That makes it an excellent low-impact exercise that’s as accessible as walking ...

That said, the StepMill is typically a more intense cardio workout than the stair stepper, Milton says. “The [StepMill] is more like climbing actual stairs…this activates more of your hip and ...

If you are trying to lose weight, climbing stairs as a regular exercise might be for you. Stairs are available in many places ...

Meet the expert: Heather Milton, CSCS, is an exercise physiologist at NYU Langone’s Sports Performance Center. The aptly named stair stepper simulates the motion of climbing stairs. It’s ...

Here’s why it’s such a difficult form of exercise, and how to get better. Picture the scene. You’ve challenged yourself to climb the stairs at the office, but three steps in and you’re ...

Subjects allocated to the exercise group embarked on an eight week progressive stair climbing programme. The programme began with two bouts of stair climbing five days a week in weeks 1 and 2, ...

If you're trying to lose weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise - or just adding a few flights a day - might be for you. It's accessible, and research shows it's ...

Explosive moves such as a squat jump will add power to your legs while climbing stairs sideways will challenge your coordination and work your muscles laterally. A stair workout will have a total ...

Stair climbing has emerged as an effective cardio exercise for weight loss. Here’s a much needed breakdown of how stair ...