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 ...

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, ...

Research suggests that even short bursts of muscle activity can help muscles soak up sugar from the blood stream. This lowers ...

TOKYO (AP) — If you’re trying to lose weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you. It’s accessible, and research ...

Climbing five flights of stairs can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20% according to a recent study published in Atherosclerosis Journal. The study collected data from more than ...

It just got harder to avoid exercise. A few minutes of stair climbing, at short intervals throughout the day, can improve cardiovascular health, according to new research from kinesiologists at ...

If you are a heart patient, could climbing the stairs be a good workout alternative to the gym, particularly during a pandemic? It looks that way, two new studies show. Researchers noted that less ...

It just got harder to avoid exercise. A few minutes of stair climbing, at short intervals throughout the day, can improve cardiovascular health, according to new research from kinesiologists at ...

Do you ever find yourself trying to catch your breath after walking up the stairs? If so, you definitely aren't alone. It's a phenomenon that frequently spawns questions on Reddit, with people ...