amalgam-an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams.
Stepper Calories Burned. Using a mini stepper is comparable to walking, given that with the machine, you're essentially walking on the spot. The chief difference is that you can adjust the stepper to increase its resistance, which helps you burn calories at a faster rate than walking. A 175-pound person who uses a stepper for 90 minutes will burn 834 calories, which makes this type of workout slightly more beneficial than walking. References (4)
Stair climbing does not require a rec center enrollment or costly practice gear, and stairs can offer a workout either inside or out. Impacts. A man weighing 160 lbs. will consume 102 calories strolling and down stairs for 10 minutes. By running, the calories smoldered will increment to 191. For a man who weighs 200 lbs., strolling here and there stairs blazes 127 calories in 10 minutes, while running the stairs smolders 239 calories.