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It's all about the stairs today and I'm not talking about stair stepper machines, I mean regular ol' stairs. Chances are you have stairs in your home but if not, I'm sure you can find a location that has them whether it is a gym or other area. Climbing up and down stairs can be an awesome way to workout.

If you have ever climbed several flights of stairs and became winded, then you can imagine how intense an actual workout up and down flights of stairs would feel like. It's important to improve your conditioning with each workout. Don't expect to climb 20 flights of stairs with no problem. Ease your way into it by walking first and as you feel comfortable, add more of a challenge like walking one flight, running another, etc.

Benefits of Stair Exercises

• Great aerobic and anaerobic workout
• Free to use
• Shorter workouts because they are difficult
• Strengthens the lower body
• Improves blance & coordination

Check out the types of exercises you can do going up and down stairs:

• Walking
• Running
• Hopping
• Lunges
• Skipping steps

For more advanced workouts you can wear a weighted vest or carry someone on your back they way it is demonstrated in the video below. You can jump rope in between sets. Rubber exercise bands around the ankles and climbing steps side-to-side can be a great resistance exercise.

Of course, if you plan on utilizing stairs, be careful because it is easy to take a tumble if you miss a step. Also, remember to warm-up before diving into your workout. Check out the video below of stair exercises. It provides good sample exercises as well as being motivational:

Resources:
Stair Exercises Training Clinic (Video)
Using Stair Exercises to Improve Strength, Power, Flexibility & Conditioning

Yours in Health,

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