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Benefits of Taking the Stairs

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.

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