‘Short bursts’ of stair climbing may improve leg strength in older adults
As we age, we start to lose muscle strength and power, and stair climbing is an easy and effective way to build this power, a ...
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Trio of new ‘secret’ stairs pop up in East Oakland
The stairs projects in the Cleveland Heights, Highland, and Lower Dimond districts replace old and somewhat dangerous pathways in pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods and create shor ...
'I Did This Simple StairMaster Workout Every Day For Two Weeks—And I Saw Major Mind-Body Changes'
When I first got my gym membership after moving to New York City, I was shocked to see that so many of my fellow gym-goers used the stair climber during their workouts. As someone who lives in a ...
Need a lift? Steep stairways challenge Boston walkers
While many probably avoid the stairs if they can, for some they are a draw. Sean Duffy, a dog walker for The Fetching Hound ...
Unreliable, out of date and downright dangerous: The terrifying truth about escalators
Sarah Aucoin was in high spirits as she stepped on to the ascending escalator at Boston’s Back Bay station a few minutes ...