Better fitness one step at a time

When it comes to getting a good workout, you don't need to look very far. With so many workout options out there, we sometimes forget the obvious.

Climbing stairs is one of the most versatile and effective ways to work out, no matter what your fitness level.

Climbing stairs also involves all fitness components, including aerobic and anaerobic cardiovascular fitness, strength, endurance, balance, agility and co-ordination.

Try a variety of exercises-- from pushups to one-leg balance squats--on the stairs. They make an excellent training tool for the whole family.