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 ...

Searching for the next great fitness tool? Look no further than your feet. Adding a staircase to your exercise routine can build muscle and decrease your risk of injury, says Chris Lee, a strength ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Like many people, I am now working at home. Unfortunately, with my schedule, I have not been able to work out regularly, outside of running downstairs for a quick snack between ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Like many people, I am now working at home. Unfortunately, with my schedule, I have not been able to work out regularly, outside of running downstairs for a quick snack between ...

As the saying goes: "Success doesn't have an elevator, you have to take the stairs." And in the fitness world, this phrase rings true. There are no magical shortcuts to a healthy life and a fit body.

Shelter-in-place restrictions may be loosening across the United States and around the world, but with gyms still closed in most US states and many online fitness sites sold out of equipment, finding ...

Shadow boxing and stair jumps are two popular exercises that promise to improve agility. Both exercises work on different ...

Even if you can run a 5K with ease, crush a 45-minute spin session, or power through a HIIT class, that looming flight of stairs can make you really start to doubt your fitness prowess—especially when ...

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