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If you’ve ever stepped foot into a gym, it's likely you've encountered a stair climber. The flashy machine mimics the act of climbing stairs—and you can up the ante (speed wise) as you see fit. This ...

It’s no secret that adding cardio into your fitness routine is a sure-fire way to increase that heart rate, burn calories and build endurance. But when it comes to choosing a low-impact option that ...

The stair climber is a great cardio option because 'it’s low impact, but high intensity,' says Anna Victoria, CPT, founder of the Fit Body app, who used the machine throughout her pregnancy. The ...

It’s no secret that adding cardio into your fitness routine is a sure-fire way to increase that heart rate, burn more calories and build endurance. But when it comes to choosing a low-impact option ...

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 ...

Research suggests that even short bursts of muscle activity can help muscles soak up sugar from the blood stream. This lowers post-meal glucose levels. Combined with long studies on exercise, ...

Jane Trahanovsky has a post-race tradition, one she seldom bypasses. She yells at herself. “’I’m never doing this again! Why’d I let Mark talk me into this? Why do I do this… t’s so stupid!’” It’s ...