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 ...
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 ...
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 ...