The stair climber is a total body workout that scorches calories and builds strong and lean muscles. It has the ability to work the core, lower body and the cardiovascular system at the same time. According to Northwestern Health Science University, stair climbing burns 600 calories in an hour. A stair climbing workout can be as easy or as difficult as you want, based on your fitness level. Adding a stair climbing routine to your fitness regimen will help get you fit fast.
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Step 1
Perfect your posture. Make sure to stand up straight and pull in your abdominals. This helps to work the core as well as making sure your lower back is protected from any discomfort from poor postural alignment.
Step 2
Avoid using hands. Working on the stair climber without your hands allows for the lower body to do more work and burn more calories. That's because your core will have to work harder to balance your body.
Step 3
Sprint for time as a form of interval training. According to the Mayo Clinic, sprinting will burn more calories faster. Interval training requires short burst of work effort, followed by a recovery period. Try climbing at a steady pace for one minute, and then add more speed for 30 seconds. Repeat this regimen eight times.
Step 4
Climb at a steady pace that is moderate to difficult to build both cardiovascular and muscle endurance. Work for 30 minutes on the stair climber at a speed that is challenging, but comfortable enough to reach the time goal.
Tips and Warnings
- Drink water before and after you exercise.
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