Choosing between a treadmill vs. stair climber can be a tough decision. The right workout machine for you depends on your ...

Stair climbing is an effective exercise for weight loss and overall fitness because of its high calorie burn rate. Research shows that it burns 20 times more calories than walking on flat ground, ...

Dr. Kenneth Hunt vividly remembers how, as a high school football player in the 1990s, he and his teammates often ran up and down stadium stairs during practice. Their coach made the players run the ...

“Take the stairs” is common advice for getting more activity into your daily routine — and for good reason. Aside from the fact that stairs are typically easy to access, climbing them is a low-impact ...

When I first got my gym membership after moving to New York City, I was shocked to see that so many of my fellow gym-goers used the stair climber during their workouts. As someone who lives in a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When I first got my gym membership after moving to New York City, I was shocked to see that so many of my ...

Often the simplest exercises are the best. Running and swimming are staples for cardio exercise, but if toned legs are your goal, a stair climber is probably one of the most accessible exercises you ...

Successive La Niña events have rained out many opportunities to exercise outdoors. But for tower climber Dwayne Fernandes that doesn't matter. Mr Fernandes runs up some of the tallest buildings in the ...

Climbing stairs as fast as possible could be an effective way for older adults to strengthen their legs, a study suggests. It builds on past research showing that a staircase can be an effective ...

Now you’d think, why would anyone pick stair climbing over, say, running or walking? Because vertical running might actually be a better exercise than you thought. Running puts a lot of pressure on ...