Why is it better to take the stairs instead of the elevator?


Why is it better to take the stairs instead of the elevator? Choosing to take the stairs instead of the elevator can provide numerous health benefits including improved cardiovascular health, reduced cholesterol levels and increased muscular strength. Taking the stairs also burns calories and assists in weight management.


At what age should you stop climbing stairs?

There isn't really an age when walking up and down stairs becomes “too demanding”. It really depends on the health and physical aches and pains of the individual. Someone that has foot, knee, or back conditions could find it painful to go up and down stairs at any age.