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Treadmill Vs. Stair Steppers

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Andrea Johnson

The treadmill and the stair stepper are both long-time cardio favorites at the gym. Both are great ways to elevate the heart rate, burn calories and improve cardiovascular endurance.

Andrea Johnson is a certified personal trainer and lifestyle and weight management consultant through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She has a B.A. in biology from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., and also a J.D. from the University of Minnesota. She began writing for various online publications after four years working as a personal trainer and wellness coach.