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Stair Climbing & Its Benefits

Stair Climbing: Facts & Health Benefits

Stair climbing is an all-in-one exercise that costs no money at all. Climbing stairs can help maintain a healthy heart and lung function along with healthy bones, joints and muscles and helps maintain a slim & lean body! So from now on you can try climbing stairs instead of hitting the gym to achieve similar benefits.

stair climbingSome Facts About Climbing Stairs: Did You Know?

1. Daily climbing of 8 flights of stairs, reduces the average mortality risk.
2. Eight minutes of climbing stairs daily can reduce the risk of a heart attack.
3. It’s a vigorous exercise that burns more calories a minute compared to jogging.
4. Extra two minutes of stair climbing daily, halts average middle-age weight gain.

8 Health Benefits Of Stair Climbing:

1. Promotes weight loss- 5 minutes of workout on the stairs helps reduce weight.
2. Maintains healthy blood pressure.
3. Improves the muscle tone.
4. Increases lung & heart function.
5. Improves bone, muscle and joint function.
6. Boosts & strengthens the immune system.
7. Fights depression and helps aid sleep.
8. Builds stamina.

Climbing How Many Flights Of Stairs Is Considered A Good Workout?

Try reaching a target of climbing at least 8 fleets of stairs daily for good results and for a more intense workout you can try climbing 2 stairs at a time.