Nov 5, 2014

Small Steps for Better Health

You may have noticed the emphasis on taking the stairs! If you haven't noticed, go check them out and use the stairs!  


Did you know???
  • Physical activities like stair climbing are a great way to cope with job-related stress.
  • Stair climbing is a 'green' activity, the only energy source used is what is stored in our bodies.... good for you and the environment!
  • 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!!
  • Climbing just two flights of stairs everyday could result a loss of 2.7kg or 6 lbs per year. Six flights a day could help you trim nearly 18 lbs.
  • The 30 minutes of physical activity we need for our health can be accumulated a bit at a time, or one stairway at a time, spread at intervals throughout the day. Do it your way!
  • People spend an estimated two-thirds of their lives at their place of employment. In order to stay healthy, we need to find ways to incorporate physical activity into our workday.
  • 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.

Source: http://hsc.unm.edu/wellness/physical/stairs.html

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