At a time when less than half of adults in the U.S. get the recommended amount of exercise, there is new evidence that climbing stairs can reduce the risk of heart disease and help people live longer.

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.

What does the work-energy principle say about stairs versus a stair-climbing machine? Well, we already did the physics of stair climbing. It's the same calculation if you get on top of a 1 meter ...

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 ...

Well, Duke University has put a number on the flights of stairs we should aim to climb a week for “a significantly lower risk of mortality”. How many flights of stairs should I climb a week ...

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