Stair Climbing: Unlocking Health Benefits

0:00It's March 23rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News Today, local news powered by AI. Stair climbing has surged as a popular workout, offering big benefits for your heart, lungs, and legs by fighting gravity with every step. Federal guidelines updated in 2018 now encourage short bursts of activity like this, saying they add up throughout the day to boost health, without needing a full workout session. Studies in their 60s and beyond swear by it for building energy and even improving mental well-being. Building owners often lock stairwells tight, worried about lawsuits from slips or falls. A study found over 1 million stair related injuries yearly in the U.S., mostly broken bones among older women, and those going downstairs. Managers limit access to emergencies only, despite experts noting the real risk stays low for regular climbers. Earsiest like a New Yorker whose client hotel stairs for 20 years, face security hassles but keep going.

1:00Events such as the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climes pack office towers each spring, drawing crowds despite the breath stealing, challenge after dozens of floors. Health advocates have pushed for years to open stairwells, with guides showing they pose no extra liability, then hallways. No clear stats exist, but about 60% of U.S. workers, toil and multi-story buildings where stairs could be an easy fitness fix. People get creative with stairmaster machines, top four hotel stays, hilly walks or waved after hours access in some spots. As more recognize these simple steps for better health, expect continued calls to unlock those doors for everyone.