stair climbing
Going up steps
Stair climbing is the activity of ascending stairs, either as exercise or as a competitive sport.
As fitness training, it offers cardiovascular benefits without special equipment: She does stair climbing during her lunch break.
Competitive stair climbing typically involves racing up the stairwells of tall buildings.
The term also describes a machine's capability: The wheelchair has stair climbing ability.
- stepsSequential actions in process
- ascentUpward movement
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- heart rateCardiac contractions per minute
- legsLocomotion appendages below torso
burning · breathless · out of breath · handrail · flight · upward · exertion · thighs · panting · elevate · workout · rise · treads · banister · sweat · steep · landing · step by step
- fitness trainingcardio, squats, personal training, lunges, push-ups
- rehabilitationrehab, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, inpatient rehab
- cardio exercisesrunning, jogging, cycling, swimming, aerobics
- outdoor exerciserunning, jogging, cycling, walking, trail running
- Heart Surgery Recoverysternotomy, pain management, follow-up visits, breathing exercises, walking
- medical evaluationsphysical exam, range of motion, strength testing, cognitive testing, grip strength