Good News About Stairs

BionicOldGuy Uncategorized October 8, 2023October 8, 2023

I’ve always been a big fan of stair climbing because it’s an activity of daily living that has a good level of intensity. Five flights? I have a two story house. That’s just going upstairs more than 5 times a day. Thanks, Tony:

Walking more than five flights of stairs a day can cut risk of heart disease by 20% – Study

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I am a Mechanical Engineer born in 1953, Ph. D, Stanford, 1980. I have been active in the mechanical CAE field for decades. I also have a lifelong interest in outdoor activities and fitness. I have had both hips replaced and a heart valve replacement due to a genetic condition. This blog chronicles my adventures in staying active despite these bumps in the road. View all posts by BionicOldGuy

Published October 8, 2023October 8, 2023

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100 Country Trek says:

October 9, 2023 at 5:22 pm

Thanks for sharing this idea. Anita

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debbiehipster says:

October 10, 2023 at 10:20 am

Stairs are my nemesis 😂😂😂 psoas is the main issue, so hard to lift the leg to do step ups, coming down as bad 🤦🏻‍♀️

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1. BionicOldGuy says:
  
  October 10, 2023 at 3:02 pm
  
  I should have emphasize stairs are great IF they work for you. I’m lucky enough to do fine on them. But there are plenty of other options 🙂
  
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  1. debbiehipster says:
    
    October 11, 2023 at 2:04 am
    
    Awww I am glad you are great on them, it is an underrated exercise, and massively beneficial
    
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