Take the Stairs to Lose Weight

Posted on March 10, 2009 in Latest News

According to the dietary guidelines released by the U.S. Government, an adult needs about 60 minutes of physical activity daily. This can be achieved by going to gym, cycling, walking etc. Along with them, one of the best ways to schedule physical activity daily is to take the stairs. Stair climbing not only helps you to lose weight but it also strengthens bones and improves cardiovascular health.

Many studies have shown that stair climbing helps in losing weight in the long term. Climbing 2 flights of  stairs every day can help you to lose 2.7 Kg in one year. About 7 minutes of stair climbing daily lowers the heart risk by 60%. Because of these benefits, health officials are encouraging people to take stairs for better health

Why Should You Take The Stairs?
In the modern society, we have few opportunities to be active. However, stairs are available every where in work place, shops, malls, colleges etc. Hence, you can easily fit stair climbing into your daily routine. Every bit physical activity spread throughout the course of the day is helpful to fight obesity. If stair climbing becomes a habit, you would be burning calories without putting conscious effort.

It should be noted that stair climbing should not be substituted for any cardiovascular activity you are doing. Instead, it should be done along with other activities such as cycling, running etc.

Benefits of Stair Climbing:
Here are some of the benefits of Stair Climbing:

Taking the stairs whenever possible, can help you to stay active in long-term basis. Hence, take the stairs to lose weight and stay fit

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