20/04/2021
Enjoy the benefits of taking the stairs everyday:
No special equipment is needed
Stair climbing can be accumulated across the course of the day, making a significant contribution to the recommended 30 minutes of daily physical activity
There is a significantly lower risk of mortality when climbing more than 55 flights per week
Stair climbing requires about 8 - 11kcal of energy per minute, which is high compared to other moderate level physical activities.
Active stair climbers are more fit and have a higher aerobic capacity
Even two flights of stairs climbed per day can lead to 6 lbs of weight loss over one year
There is a strong association between stair climbing and bone density in post-menopausal women
Climbing stairs can improve the amount of "good cholesterol" in the blood
Stair climbing increases leg power and may be an important priority in reducing the risk of injury from falls in the elderly
Stair climbing can help you achieve and maintain a healthy body weight
Stair climbing can help you build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.
Stair climbing burns twice the calories of walking, and it strengthens your heart, lungs, and muscles. Working exercise into your daily routine is a great way to boost your activity level