Grifka, MD, chief medical officer at the University of Michigan Health-West, previously told Well+Good about stair-climbing benefits ... it’s at a 90-degree angle and the back heel is ...

“Like running uphill, stairs are a great teacher of running efficiency,” says Irwin. “They naturally require you to shorten your stride and emphasize lean angle. It’s easy to understand if ...

That said, not all steps are created equal, and there’s an art to crafting a good Stairmaster workout. If you’re just aimlessly climbing stairs to ... feet at 45-degree angle, and lift the ...

Q: Can you recommend some good stair lift companies? I have a difficult time getting up and down the stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my house but could use some ...

Stair climbing is a legitimate exercise — and an internationally recognized sport — that can improve your fitness. Luckily, you don’t need to climb to the top of a skyscraper to get a good ...

One recent study found, however, that there were some improvements in memory from stair-climbing that carry over to the next day when paired with good sleep quality. But while the concept of ...

Gold star for you! Yes, stair climbing can be a good a cross-training activity; however, since the action is so similar to running, it does not provide you with the opportunity to target different ...

If you're trying to incorporate more movement into your day, adding stair climbing is a good way to get quick bursts of aerobic exercise, says Dr. Carlin Long, a cardiologist at University of ...

Can you recommend some good stairlift companies? I have a difficult time getting up and down the stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my house but could use some help ...