Taking the stairs is
an excellent way to prevent the health problems that come with inactivity
including obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Taking the
stairs is a great way to get in shape, improve cardiovascular function and
strengthen and tone the legs muscles.
Given all our modern
conveniences including cars, elevators, escalators, and computers, it is easy
to go through a whole day without getting much physical activity. Activities
that you can fit into your daily routine – like choosing the stairs instead of
the elevator – is increasingly being urged by public health experts who point
to mounting evidence that small amounts of exercise accumulated throughout the
day can provide significant health benefits.
Ten Reasons to take the stairs:
People spend an estimated two-thirds of their lives at their
place of employment. In order to stay healthy, we need to find ways to
incorporate physical activity into our workday.
Daily living activities like climbing the stairs can make a
significant contribution to the 30 minutes of exercise we all need...every day.
The 30 minutes of physical activity we need for our health
can be accumulated a bit at a time or one stairway at a time, spread at
intervals throughout the day. Do it your way!
Physical activities like stair climbing are a great way to
cope with job-related stress.
Climbing just two flights of stairs everyday could result a
loss of 2.7kg or 6lbs per year. Six flights a day could help you trim nearly 18
lbs. Why Weight?
Adding stairs to your day can add years to your life.
Studies show that risk of cardiovascular disease and death is lower among those
who are regular Stair climbers.
Stair climbing can also add life to your years. Those who
climb stairs on a daily basis have greater leg strength and aerobic capacity,
allowing them to participate more fully in a wide range of daily activities.
Taking the stairs is often faster than waiting for an
elevator during peak usage times. Take the test and time your trip. Often for
trips of 7 floors or less, the stairs are the quickest way to your destination.
Using the stairs requires no special skill, equipment or
clothing and it burns twice as many calories as walking. Step right up!!
Stair climbing is a 'green' activity; the only energy source
used is what is stored in our bodies.... good for you and the environment!
Stair climbing is quite strenuous. When you start taking the
stairs begin slowly and take one flight at a time. Gradually increase the
number of stairs you do. The more you go up and down the stairs, the stronger
you’ll become and the easier it will be. Be aware that you may not want to take
the stairs if you have knee problems, arthritis or a heart or lung condition.
Stair climbing is also a great way to fight the weight gain
that often comes with the holiday season and winter months. Taking the stairs
burns more calories per minute than most other forms of physical activity.
Get started:
The convenience of stair-climbing is certainly one reason
for its popularity. It’s a workout that "can be done anywhere, anytime. If
you’re not using the stairs at your home or apartment building, office
buildings, hotel stairwells and outdoor stadiums offer other alternative places
to climb.
An easy strategy for staying fit and developing a healthy
lifestyle is to always take the stairs. It's a great way to burn calories,
build endurance, and strengthen the legs.
But taking the stairs might not seem
reasonable if you work on the 20th floor;
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