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The stair climber can be a serious running workout
Virginia coach Elisabeth Scott says stair climbers build aerobic fitness and running-specific strength with less impact than another run, and you can get a serious workout in a short window. The machine is especially useful for runners training for hilly road races, trail races or mountain events. Four workouts cover steady climbing, progression, moderate intervals and longer uphill efforts.
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