While lines form for treadmills and stationary bicycles in gyms, the stairclimbing machine is often the neglected wallflower in the cardio room.
But experts said that if you master the stairs, you’ll reap dividends in tight abs,
butt and thighs. One study of 10,269 Harvard alumni found that those who climbed at least 55 flights of stairs a week had a 33 per cent lower death rate.
Another study found that daily stair climbing among young women with sedentary lifestyles resulted in a rise in good cholesterol.
Dr Hank Williford of the American College of Sports Medicine said steppers are a good fit for women.
"They’re not bouncing around like with a treadmill and, still, they can increase their bone-marrow density and prevent osteoporosis."
Extracted from: Today newspaper (4 Jan 2010)
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