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)
Originally Answered: How many calories are burned during walking up a flight of stairs? Great Question! In fact, I used to walk up and down stairs as an exercise when I did not have access to a gym. The average flight of stairs has 12 steps. One flight of stairs, three times per day= 15 calories burned. Two flights of stairs, three times per day= 30 calories burned. Three flights of stairs, three times per day= 45 calories burned