Using the stairs is a simple and convenient form of light exercising.
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The muscle cells which are present in the legs requires the most amount of oxygen while climbing the stairs because it needs to produce a lot of energy to be able to move fast.
climbing up stairs
chemical energy (stored in the muscles of the body) turns to kinetic energy (climbing up the stairs) and then is transformed to potential energy (once you reach the top of the stairs) due to your position.
Squats build up your glutes and quads very nicely. Climbing stairs is good and is also good for the heart/lungs.
you are working you leg mucles
I believe that the amount of power/energy you exert on yourself climbing up the stairs is wasted, and the faster you go, the faster the power is used up. It takes a lot of energy to go up one flight of stairs than it does going down five or so, depending on the body type of the person and maybe even the amount of gravity in that specific area.
Ellipticals work the lower body muscles such as the abdomen and legs. Consider an elliptical similar to biking or climbing up stairs.
Yes because it require an input of energy to raise a mass (you) up the stairs against the force of gravity.
By climbing up the stairs and defeating the channelers
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
Either of these are correct. Americans prefer 'walking.' If it is given as an imperative, 'climbing' is probably equal to 'walking'. Just 'go upstairs' is probably more common than either of these choices. I need to walk upstairs and go to the bathroom. Bobby, climb up those stairs and go back to bed! Let's go upstairs and then slide down the banister.
A stair climbing hand truck is a dolly device that is made to go up and downstairs with ease. If you are moving in or out of an apartment (or home) with stairs, this will make moving easier.