ActiveWorkoutsThis sweaty stair workout burns fat and builds total body strength in 10 minutesWho needs running when you can just take the stairs?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

ActiveWorkoutsThis sweaty stair workout burns fat and builds total body strength in 10 minutesWho needs running when you can just take the stairs?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

Who needs running when you can just take the stairs?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

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Want a workout that combines total-body strength and cardio gains? Look no further than this sweaty stair workout, perfect for completing indoors or outdoors. Not only will it light up all the muscles in your upper and lower body, but it’ll get your heart pumping so that you burnlotsof calories in the process. Even if you live in an apartment, you can do the workout in the stairwell. All you’ll need is your body weight and a decent pair ofworkout shoes.

Can stairs really offer a decent workout? Well, if you’ve ever walked up a few flights of them, you’ll know that the answer is yes! Not to mention the StairMaster is one of the most lung-busting, leg-burning bits of cardio kit you’ll come across at the gym. The reason is that your body has to work against gravity with every step, just like if you were hiking up a hill, which uses more energy than if you were walking on a flat surface. This not only raises your heart rate more, but works the lower body muscles considerably.

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Stairs Workout (10 mins) - YouTube

Stairs Workout (10 mins) - YouTube

Stairs Workout (10 mins) - YouTube

Looking for other ways to get fit using items around your house or outdoor furnishings? Check out this25-minute full-body workoutusing nothing but a chair or outdoor bench. Alternatively, if you’re keen to get the heart pumping again and burn lots of calories, then thiswalking kettlebell workoutdoes just that but is gentle on the joints.

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