Thursday, January 15, 2009
We are all busy, and making time for a workout may not be a priority. But before giving in to the hustle of school life, use the stairs instead of taking the elevators.
Regular stair climbing can be a good daily exercise, says Amber Long, fitness coordinator at the Student Recreation Fitness Center.
“You can do it in regular clothes,” she says. “Every little bit that you can do helps throughout the day.”
Long says taking the stairs helps your body burn more calories and keeps your muscles in a stronger state. According to the Calorie Control Council, three minutes of stair climbing can burn 31 calories.
Walking up the stairs may make you out of breath, but it’s a good sign that your body uses a lot of oxygen. Long says stair climbing can be aerobic exercise, which increases heart rate and stimulates blood circulation. Walking up hills has a similar effect, she says.
Long also recommends including small exercises as part of lifestyle activities, such as walking from home to school, and stretching and squatting during study breaks.
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