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August 16, 2007
Take the stairs
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
Who’d have thought something as simple as taking the stairs could be so beneficial? Stair climbing is good for your heart, helps you stay fit, and five minutes of this aerobic activity burns a whopping 75 calories. Today, challenge yourself to take the stairs everywhere you go.
Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine.
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I often use the stairs in an airport instead of the escalator.
I worked in a five story building. I set up a little routine where I would take walk the stairs on the hour six times a day. I used Outlook to remind me. It only took five minutes and it would get my heartrate into the aearobic heart range. I also did some math. I climbed the equivalent of the empire state building every six days…
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Monday-Friday at work I take the stairs to the 2nd Deck many times throughout the day and have no need for the elevator. We live in a rancher-style house so there is much walking throughout the house as well!!
when possible i do take the stairs, after my knee injury two years ago , my physical therapist said the more you work it the better it will get.
I always take the stairs at work. It gives me a chance to excercise and its faster than the elevator anyway!
Taking the stairs in my office building gives me that chance to move around!
I have been constantly taking the stairs for the past two years. I actually get mad when I have to take an escalator or elevator. I am always going out of the way to find the stairs but it’s all good in my book. ha
I will take the stairs every opportunity I get.