This week is a week of dedication to accomplishing one task that will grow to overcoming one major hill. This weeks challenge is to take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. According to senior life health, Taking the stairs is an excellent way to prevent the health problems that come with inactivity including obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Taking the stairs is a great way to get in shape, improve cardiovascularfunction and strengthen and tone the legs muscles.Given all our modern conveniences including cars, elevators, escalators, and computers, it is easy to go through a whole day without getting much physical activity. Activities that you can fit into your daily routine – like choosing the stairsinstead of the elevator – is increasingly being urged by public health experts who point to mounting evidence that small amounts of exercise accumulated throughout the day can provide significant health benefits.
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August 2013
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