Stair-climbing: A Sure Way to Burn Calories — VOA Learning English
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If you are trying to lose weight, climbing stairs as a regular exercise might be for you.
Stairs are available in many places. And research shows stair-climbing is more effective than walking on level ground.
“Overall, it is a fact that stair-climbing gets you fit faster and consumes more calories,” said Lauri van Houten, vice president of the International Skyrunning Federation. The organization oversees a number of activities that involve climbing.
“How many calories will I burn is the question everyone wants to know,” van Houten said. “Here’s the good news: The overall energy expenditure of the exercise depends on your weight. Therefore, the more you weigh, the more you burn,” she said.
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