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Various fitness apps now include specialized tracking for stair climbing exercise. Apps like MyFitnessPal, Strava, and dedicated stair climbing apps allow users to log stair workouts, track vertical gain, monitor step counts, and calculate calories burned. Many smartphone health apps automatically detect stair climbing through accelerometer and barometer sensors. Some apps include challenges, leaderboards, and community features for stair climbers. The availability of these tracking tools has helped legitimize stair climbing as a recognized fitness activity and made it easier for people to monitor their vertical training progress.
