NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Pity the poor stepper. While gym lines form for treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bicycles, the stair climbing machine is all too often the neglected wallflower ...

Stair climber workouts are kind of like getting out of bed in the morning: They look simple and easy but are actually way harder in practice. This cardio machine is not to be underestimated and can ...

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Is there a better metaphor for athletic achievement than tower running? It’s a vertical sprint of power and endurance to greater and greater heights. And you always come out on top. Yet, as sports go, ...

That said, the stair stepper is usually a bigger calorie burn when you compare it directly to a treadmill. “More people ...

With just two days to prepare for a recent 81-floor stair-climbing race, I called a friend who scales both mountains and skyscrapers and begged for some last-minute advice. “Start slowly and forget ...

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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 ...