Some may thinkstairclimberworkouts are a little far-fetched.

I mean, who wants to climb stairs anyway?

Stair climbing’s combination of strength and cardio makes it particularly effective for belly fat loss.

Stair Climber

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The optimal duration depends on your fitness level and workout intensity.

Here’s a breakdown of effective training times:

Intervals are the best choice for belly fat loss.

High-intensity stair climbing followed by brief recovery periods increases calorie burn and elevates metabolism after the workout.

fitness woman doing StairMaster workout at gym, back view

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Steady-state climbing still burns calories, but intervals create a greater fat-burning effect in less time.

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focused woman using a stairmaster machine at the gym

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