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Well, think of it like this: Do you "feel it" in your butt when you are climbing stairs? I suppose everyone climbs stairs a little differently. Some might use their butt more than their upper legs to lift themselves up. But as long as you are feeling it in the muscles, its working. The general idea of exercising is this: If your muscle feels fatigued after about 10 to 12 reps, it's working you out in a healthy way. More input from FAQ Farmers: * I've heard yes. It is also good for toning calf muscles and hamstrings. Squats are also a good buttock exercise.
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What are good cardio activities in gym?
Exercises like swimming, exercise bike, treadmill, rowing machine, and stair climbing are good activities in the gym
After knee replacement should you avoid using stairs?
If you are going to avoid stair climbing after your knee replacement then it is not good. One of the main reason people go for knee replacement is to have full freedom active life style. Also another thing to be considered is stair climbing should not be used as an exercise protocol vigorously. Having said that early rehab protocol to achieve stair climbing helps people so much in long run. Hope it helps!
Does climbing stairs for exercise affect the knees of old women?
Climbing stairs is a very good work out! If you do not have very strong knee joints, I would suggest taking something like cod liver oil. This is very good for keeping strong healthy joints. Keep climbing stairs, and the more you do, the easier they will become. (Try not to over-do it though!) =) Alex, 17. Older people should get an evaluation from their physician and fitness trainer to make sure that they are ready to take up stair climbing as an exercise. This is particularly important for people who have been sedentary or have had injuries previously. Start with short sessions of stair climbing and gradually increase the duration and intensity as the muscles and joints get more conditioned. -Eliza8
What is stair treads?
You must mean a stair "tread": the horizontal board, or structural member - of whatever material - that you step on climbing a stairway; a good carpentry book will advise you how to construct them.
Where can one find a good stair jump exercise program?
Jenny Craig has great programs that involves stair jump exercise. If you go to a Jenny Craig center, a coach will help find the best program for your specific needs.
Are leg lifts a good exercise for someone with osteoporosis?
Leg lifts are good exercises for increasing strength and flexibility; however they are not the best exercises for people with osteoporosis. In that case, weight-bearing exercises are more appropriate; examples include walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing and tennis.
What are elliptical trainers?
It is a stationaryexercise machine used to stimulate stair climbing walking or runnin without excessive pressure to the joints.It is a good cardiovascular workout.
Which exercise machines are the best?
I would suggest the ones that imitate things we do naturally, like running/walking on treadmills. Climbing stair ones are good too, since they build up stamina and the legs as well. Anything else than that I would consult the gym trainer about.
Choosing Home Gym Equipment for Cardio Health?
If you are looking for new fitness equipment for your home, treadmills and stair climbers are both good options. A treadmill will be best for someone who is overweight or a beginner. Walking on a treadmill is less stressful on the joints and treadmills are more adaptable to different levels of exercise. If you are looking for more of a challenge, you could try a stair climbing machine. Be aware that stair climbers may not be for everyone, especially those who have knee or mobility problems.
What is treading?
You must mean a stair "tread": the horizontal board, or structural member - of whatever material - that you step on climbing a stairway; a good carpentry book will advise you how to construct them.
Which types of exercise machines build cardiovascular fitness?
Exercise machines that are good for cardio include treadmills, rowing machines, elliptical trainers, arc trainers, exercise bikes, and stair climbers just to name a few.
What does the nordictrack elliptical do?
Nordictrack is a recognized brand made with quality in mind. The elliptical can be used as a stair climbing motion as well. It offers a good workout on a quality product if that is your goal.
