Heart Health: Stair climbing

A May 2021 study by McMaster University found that, 

• "Brief, vigorous stair-climbing and traditional moderate intensity exercise both changed fitness, which is a key predictor of mortality after a cardiac event,"

• "We've shown stair-climbing is a safe, efficient and feasible option for cardiac rehabilitation, which is particularly relevant during the pandemic when many people don't have the option to exercise in a gym,"

• "These patients who had undergone a coronary bypass or stent procedure had muscle that was compromised, compared to age-matched healthy controls," 

• "Even in just a short period, whether it was moderate intensity, continuous training or high-intensity stair climbing, there were beneficial adaptations in muscles after a cardiac procedure," Phillips says. "The improvements were clear."

Tart Cherry Juice and Endurance Training

A February 2020 study by the University of Saskatchewan said, "The recovery benefits of tart cherry concentrate are well researched, yet evidence on performance enhancement is scarce and results have been mixed …The results of this meta-analysis found that tart cherries did help improve performance, and we gained greater insight into the potential mechanism responsible for this benefit."

Resistance Training or Endurance Training?

An April 2017 study by Division of Mathematics, Science, and Health Careers; Department of Science, Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT concluded, in part, that, “resistance training … was more effective than endurance training.”