Physical activity like stair climbing can be a powerful workout for weight loss and fitness enhancement. A recent study ...

What are the advantages of stair-climbing as a regular exercise routine for the rest of us? “You get a lot of bang for your buck,” Walsham told the AP. “Many people struggle to run as they age.

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 ...

When walking on a treadmill, people typically hit the tread in a "heel-to-toe pattern" and work the hamstring muscles on the back of the thigh, he explains. Whereas on a stair climber, "the pressure ...

A study of 4,50,000 adults suggests that climbing 5 flights of stairs daily reduces cardiovascular risks by 20%. Climbing stairs is more effective than walking, burning more calories and enhancing ...

The lung association uses today to push toward its big event - The Fight For Air Climb Pittsburgh, which takes place in March at One Oxford Center and its 42 flights of stairs. "People go up and ...

For those with cancer, each day can be a climb of its own. That's why Missoula firefighters hit the stairs to raise money for ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC)- National Take the Stairs Day gives people the opportunity to adopt healthy routines at the start of the new year. Stair climbing can improve overall health by burning calories ...

Using fitness tracker data from over 35,000 people, he found the effects of ... Society of Cardiology conference that frequent stair climbing gives a longer life. Her review of nine studies ...