Stair Climbing

Stair climbing is a free and easy way to add exercise to your day. Climbing stairs burns several times more calories than walking on flat ground and also strengthens your legs and heart. Even a few minutes of stair climbing several times a day can make a real difference to your weight and fitness.

Stair climbing is a high-intensity weight-bearing activity with an energy cost of approximately 8-11 metabolic equivalents (METs), compared with 3-4 METs for level walking, while engaging the lower-body musculature and cardiovascular system. Repeated brief bouts of stair climbing improve cardiorespiratory fitness and contribute meaningfully to daily energy expenditure. It is a practical form of incidental exercise consistent with NEAT-based strategies for weight management.

Accord encourages simple, sustainable habits like stair climbing because consistent everyday movement, not just gym sessions, is what helps patients keep weight off in the long run.