Key Takeaways

Climbing more than five flights of stairs daily was linked to a 20% lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Stair climbing can help strengthen the heart and improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

While there are many ways to reduce the risk of heart disease , one simple step is to climb the stairs daily.

Taking the stairs regularly has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular problems. Experts say that short bursts of high-intensity stair climbing can improve cardiorespiratory fitness and cholesterol levels.

How Many Flights of Stairs Should You Climb Every Day?

A study found that people who climb more than five flights (or 50 stair steps) a day had a 20% lower risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which includes

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