"Revealing the Easier Path to Fitness: Forget the 10,000 Steps"

Climbing just five flights of stairs a day, or 50 steps, may lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to a decade-long study involving 400,000 Brits. The study found that those who climbed six to ten flights per day had a 16% lower risk, while those who climbed 11 to 15 flights had a 22% lower risk, and those who climbed 16 to 20 flights faced a 23% lower risk, compared to those who opted for lifts or escalators. Stair climbing offers a short burst of high-intensity exercise, similar to skipping or aerobics, and can be a time-efficient way to improve cardiorespiratory fitness.