If you're trying to find a way to lose weight, stair-climbing as a regular exercise might be for you. It's accessible, and research shows it's more effective than walking on level ground.

Stair climbing was progressively increased from one ascent a day in week 1 to five ascents a day in weeks 7 and 8. Training took place five days a week on a public access staircase (199 steps), at a ...

It says climbing the stairs is as effective and efficient in lesser time. A study published in the medical journal Atherosclerosis discovered that climbing 5 flights of stairs a day or roughly ...

There are actually two types of stair climbing machines you might find in a gym, Chris Barucci, a physical therapist and certified strength and condition specialist at the Boston University ...