{"id":1855,"date":"2015-09-30T09:27:24","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T16:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.avcelitetraining.com\/newsite\/?p=1855"},"modified":"2016-10-31T15:21:36","modified_gmt":"2016-10-31T22:21:36","slug":"10-reasons-why-star-climbing-is-a-great-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avcelitetraining.com\/newsite\/10-reasons-why-star-climbing-is-a-great-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"10 REASONS WHY STAR CLIMBING IS A GREAT WORKOUT!"},"content":{"rendered":"

They are nothing fancy and nothing new\u2026.The good old Stair Case!<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Stair climbing has been around for quite some time, but yet most p\"Staireople don\u2019t think of the stairs as being a great form of training or a workout, rather the thought is to bypass the stairs and take the escalator or elevator instead.\u00a0 What a missed opportunity in gaining some total body fitness!\u00a0 In addition, intentionally incorporating some stair climbing training into your workout or training routine, will only make you that much stronger and efficient in more ways than one!<\/p>\n

10 Reasons Why Stair Climbing Is A Great Total Body Workout:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Stair Climbing includes the entire body taxing the cardiovascular system which means increased heart rate which translates into\u00a0improving the cardiovascular system<\/strong>.<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. Stair Climbing strengthens, tones and shapes the lower body, including the glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves.<\/li>\n
  3. Stair Climbing is a great way to blast a maximum number of calories in a short amount of time.<\/li>\n
  4. Stair Climbing is \u201cFree\u201d with just about everyone being able to access a good hearty set of stairs.<\/li>\n
  5. Stair Climbing can be intense (depending on how you attack them) engaging the body\u2019s largest muscles. Visualize yourself having to lift your entire body weight up step after step depending on your muscles to lift you\u2026.More difficult then running!<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n
  6. Stair climbing is a weight bearing activity since you are lifting your own body. This translates into building bone strength.<\/li>\n
  7. Stair Climbing can be used in a progression\u2026. Meaning it can be made more advanced in challenging yourself by \u201cmixing it up\u201d such as taking 2 stairs or more at a time and\/or incorporating some running with the stairs.<\/li>\n
  8. Stair Climbing can be done by almost anyone whether it\u2019s the elite athlete or the general fitness enthusiast.\u00a0\u00a0There are\u00a0no age or gender limitations.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n
  9. Stair Climbing is Low Impact which makes it\u00a0a<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0great form of cross training.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
  10. Climbing Stairs is a\u00a0fantastic Core Strengthener<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0which is the epicenter of our physical fitness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"AVC<\/a><\/h1>\n

    The next time you opt for taking the escalator with those stairs sitting right next to it, you may want to reconsider.\u00a0 Taking the stairs anytime the opportunity lends itself will only be in your favor.<\/p>\n

    AND\u2026If you want a great form of cross training that\u2019s both challenging, giving you an overall total body blast, and it\u2019s FUN, try incorporating a Stair Climbing workout into your fitness routine or training.\u00a0 Discover for yourself just how great this challenge can enhance your overall physical conditioning.<\/p>\n

    \"Amy<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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    Want to give some Stair Climbing Training a try?
    \nCome Join Team AVC as a\u00a0    \u201cdrop in\u201d<\/a>\u00a0while we continue to get in TOP Stair Climbing Shape preparing for the Bisbee 1000 2015!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

    See you on the Stairs!
    \nCoach AVC<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Contact Amy:<\/strong>
    \n    amy@avcelitetraining.com<\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    www.avcelitetraining.com<\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    office: 480-832-3869<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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