Remember 10K steps a day? It's like that, but for stairs (and a whole lot less).
Walking 10,000 steps a day is a solid goal for those looking to stay active and reap the benefits of consistent movement. This loose recommendation has been around for quite some time now, and it's featured on many fitness trackers. However, a recent study suggests there's another activity measurement we should be taking into consideration for the sake of cardiovascular health. Here's why you might want to start taking the stairs more often, and how many flights to aim for a day.
omega-3 potency+ Of course, it’s expected that some stair climbing is better than none—so the initial finding may not be too surprising. But, the real shocker is the relatively small amount of flights climbed and what a significant impact on CVD risk that has. After all, heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S.1, so research piecing together the puzzle of prevention is both exciting and important.
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