6 minutes of stair climbing enhances mood and brain function: Study
A new study reveals that just six minutes of stair climbing can boost both mood and brainpower in young adults. Participants ...
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Is stair climbing a good workout? Here's how many steps to climb to get the most benefits
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 ...
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Climbing stairs vs walking: Which is better and why
To incorporate fitness into a busy schedule, climbing stairs and walking are effective options. Climbing stairs burns calories faster and boosts cardiovascular health, though it may not be ...
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Why You Lose Your Breath Going Up the Stairs -- and It’s Not Because You’re Out of Shape
Read on to learn how to conquer stairs without getting (too) breathless each time you climb a flight. Another reason why it affects you so strongly is because walking up stairs uses your fast ...
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A few minutes of short, sharp exercise such as climbing the stairs or having sex could slash women's risk of a heart attack by 45%
Carrying heavy shopping bags or climbing the stairs in short bursts can slash the chances of a heart attack by half in women, a research project suggests. The day-to-day activities can help to ...
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The surprising benefits of using a stair stepper—and why it’s worth a spot in your routine
The aptly named stair stepper simulates the motion of climbing stairs. It’s guaranteed to get your heart rate climbing, and thanks to the adjustable resistance, you can tweak the intensity.
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Why you should take the stairs: A few minutes of 'incidental' exercise may cut heart attack risks in half, study finds
In fact, even women who spent as little as 1.2 to 1.6 minutes on stair-climbing or elbow-grease chores a day saw their risks lower by 30%. Get the latest medical news, plus information on diets ...
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Training effects of short bouts of stair climbing on cardiorespiratory fitness, blood lipids, and homocysteine in sedentary young women
Stair climbing was progressively increased from one ascent a day in week 1 to five ascents a day in weeks 7 and 8. Training took place five days a week on a public access staircase (199 steps), at a ...