Heart disease causes 45% of on-duty firefighter deaths in the US. Here is what the research says about first responder fitness, and how stair climbing helps you train for the job.

A 150 pound person burns up to 272 calories in 30 minutes on a stair climber. Here is what the research says about stair climbing for real weight loss results.

Not weak. Not undertrained. Switched off. If you spend 6 to 10 hours a day at a desk, your brain may have reduced its recruitment signals to your glutes through a process called reciprocal inhibition. Discover why heavy squats aren't fixing the issue and how a targeted pre-activation routine combined with loaded stair climbing can reactivate your glutes and protect your lower back.