WATCH | Stair-climbing has 'significant' health benefits | Life

07 Jul 2021

Researchers at McMaster University found that stair-climbing routines can provide significant cardiovascular and muscular benefits.

They found that in the heart patients they were studying, it didn't matter if the stair-climbing was vigorous or moderate, the exercise was still beneficial.

The research was published in the journal Frontiers.

*Additional information compiled by Bevan Lakay, Health24

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