Week 1 Challenge: Taking the Stairs
So for my first challenge I decided not to take the stairs any opportunity that I got. How did it go? Well I only took the elevator one time this week and walked 5 stories twice this week at school so it went pretty well. I saw a poster in an elevator that walking up just two flights of stairs daily can help you lose up to 6 pounds a year! That's a lot of weight 'specially for a shortie like me. I don't know how true that stat is but I know that my butt and core will definitely thank me for it! This will be a habit that I will continue to keep and as a result I am already a 1 % better person for it!
Some Really Good Reasons to Take The Stairs
- Climbing just two flights of stairs everyday
could result a loss of 2.7kg or 6lbs per year. Six flights a day could
help you trim nearly 18 lbs. Why Weight?
- Adding stairs to your day can add years to your
life. Studies show that risk of cardiovascular disease and death is lower
among those who are regular Stair climbers.
- Stair climbing can also add life to your years.
Those who climb stairs on a daily basis have greater leg strength and
aerobic capacity, allowing them to participate more fully in a wide range
of daily activities.
- Taking the stairs is often faster than waiting
for an elevator during peak usage times. Take the test and time your trip.
Often for trips of 7 floors or less, the stairs are the quickest way to
your destination.
- Using the stairs requires no special skill,
equipment or clothing and it burns twice as many calories as walking. Step
right up!!
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*Source: www.seniorlifehealth.com
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