Looking for an easy, free way to burn calories? You don’t have to invest into an expensive machine and you probably don’t have to go anywhere. You just need to find a set of stairs in your home and you are ready to go.
I have always enjoyed stair stepping, which is something I do with my Wii board. However to take your exercise up a notch, you might try stair sprinting. Instead of just walking up and down a step (as you do in stair stepping), you take sprints up stairs.
If you don’t have a set of stairs that will give you a beneficial workout, then you can always go to the nearest high school football stadium or the steps of a building.
But stair sprinting is a really great way to burn calories fast. You don’t have to do it as long as other types of cardiovascular exercises because this is generally a more intense workout. Not only do you burn calories but it is a great way to condition your legs.
Ideally you want the availability of at least 30 steps but preferably more. It’s important to be very careful with this exercise as you can seriously hurt yourself.
When you first start off, you should go slow, taking a light sprint up and down the steps. You might do this a couple of times before you pickup the pace. But you should only have to stair sprint for about 10 or 15 minutes and still get a really good workout.
And if you absolutely don’t have access to stairs, you can always use a hilly area. That will also provide a great cardiovascular workout.
If you are looking for a new way to tone your legs, get in a good workout in less time, then stair sprinting is for you. It’s also a good reminder to take advantage of any opportunity you ever have to take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. Stairs are great for conditioning.
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