Ventura resident Tom Kutrosky is a 90-year-old competitive stair climber who is training for upcoming events in Ventura and New York City. (Al Seib / For The Times) Gripping the stairwell railings ...

First, incorporate stair-specific exercises into your workout routine to train your body for the stimulus. Exercises such as ...

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If you're looking for a challenging, calorie-burning, engaging workout, should you use a treadmill or a stair climber? Either one is can be a good option, fitness experts say, but they're not always ...

At a time when less than half of adults in the U.S. get the recommended amount of exercise, there is new evidence that climbing stairs can reduce the risk of heart disease and help people live longer.

It’s no secret that adding cardio into your fitness routine is a sure-fire way to increase that heart rate, burn calories and build endurance. But when it comes to choosing a low-impact option that ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say climbing stairs instead of taking the elevator is good for your heart,. Igor Alecsander/Getty Images Researchers report that stair climbers reduce their risk of ...

Stair races are reaching new heights—literally. Once a niche fitness test for the ultra-committed, the sport now boasts over 200 annual events globally, with more climbing onto the calendar each year.

Gripping the stairwell railings inside the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel on a recent afternoon, Tom Kutrosky ran up the steps two at a time — part of his training for an upcoming race that involves ...