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Thursday, November 06, 2008

10 Reasons To Take The Stairs

1..It is a free workout! Hey nothing is better than free.

#2..Burn TEN TIMES more calories that hoping a ride on the elevator.

#3.. Depending on the height of the building, the number of people in the car, it actually may be faster that the elevator.

#4..Improves heart health.

#5..Reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

#6..Helps you breathe better, be more fit and have a high aerobic capacity.

#7..Lowers your mortality risk.

#8..Boosts confidence.

#9..Increases your leg power and reduces the risk of injury.

#10..Relieves stress and tension.

So the next time you are face with the choice to take an elevator or the stairs, choose the stairs. Not only will you lose weight but you will also be on your way to becoming more physically fit. So the next time you go to the mall or to the multi level discount furniture store, skip the elevator and opt for the stairs.


Oh and by the way, 10 minutes of stair walking can burn 150 calories!

2 Nibbles & Sips:

Cliff said...

And if somebody who's walking the stairs with you passes gas, you're walking away from it.

Diamond said...

LMAO!