Skip the Elevator Today: 3 Reasons that Every Step Counts on National Take the Stairs Day

Skip the Elevator Today: 3 Reasons that Every Step Counts on National Take the Stairs Day

HOUSTON (January 8, 2020) – Today, January 8, is National Take the Stairs Day and the American Lung Association in Texas is encouraging everyone to skip the elevator and take the stairs. “Stair climbing burns two to three times more calories than walking or running. In fact, just casually climbing stairs requires 8-11 calories of energy per minute,” said Katie Jones, executive director for the Lung Association. “Also, stair climbing lets you exercise without a gym […]