Stair climbing

Stair climbing

Stair climbing is the climbing of a flight of stairs. It is often described as a "low-impact" exercise, often for people who have recently started trying to get in shape. A common phrase in health pop culture is "Take the stairs, not the elevator".

External links

* [http://www.towerrunning.com/english/english.htm Tower Running]
* [http://stairclimbingsport.com/ Stair climbing sport]
* [http://monte8848.site90.net/ Stair Climbing Everest Club]


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