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 burn lots of 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 of workout 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.
