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Step up to the challenge on National Take the Stairs Day! Today, ditch the elevator and give your heart a healthy dose of exercise.
Get ready to challenge yourself and step up the game on National Take the Stairs Day, coming up on January 10th! This special day was created to encourage everyone to improve their health by adding a simple yet beneficial activity to their day - taking the stairs. Though it's not clear when or who started this healthy trend, it has picked up momentum globally, promoting cardiovascular health and fitness. So leave the elevators and escalators behind for a day and embrace the stairs to give your heart a healthy kick-start! Your journey to wellness just got one step closer. Embrace the climb and remember, every step counts!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Health Promotion</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 1980s, health organizations began promoting physical activities like stair climbing as an easy way to improve cardiovascular health.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularity of Stair-Stepping</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stair-stepping exercises became popular in the fitness world leading to the invention of stair stepper machines in gyms.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of StepJockey</div><div class='timeline-text'>Establishment of StepJockey, a global health initiative promoting stair use over elevators for health and sustainability reasons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Competitive Events</div><div class='timeline-text'>Introduction of competitive stair-climbing marathons, further promoting taking the stairs as a popular and beneficial exercise.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of National Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>A day specifically marked to promote stair climbing, ‘National Take the Stairs Day’ is officially recognized and starts to be celebrated annually on January 10th.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Challenge your friends</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite your friends to a friendly competition. Challenge them to a stairs race. It will not only provide good exercise but also make a fun activity and create memorable moments. Remember, it's not about who wins or loses, but about taking part.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Take the scenic route</h3><p class='facts-text'>Instead of taking the stairs inside buildings, go outside and find staircases in parks or public areas. You might discover a new spot or enjoy a beautiful view along the way.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Turn it into a workout</h3><p class='facts-text'>Stair climbing can be a great cardio workout. Go up and down the stairs for several repetitions. Change your pace or add jumping steps in between for an intensified session.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Make a step count goal</h3><p class='facts-text'>Set a target for how many stairs you want to climb throughout the day. Use a fitness tracker or app to keep track. It'll give you a sense of achievement when you reach or surpass your goal.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Add reading to the routine</h3><p class='facts-text'>Instead of music, try listening to an audiobook while taking the stairs. It can make the activity more engaging and you might find yourself taking the longer route just to finish a chapter.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's A Simple, Yet Effective Exercise</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One perk of National Take the Stairs Day is that it encourages a form of exercise that is easy to add to our daily routine. Taking the stairs strengthens the leg muscles, improves cardiovascular fitness, and burns more calories per minute than jogging. It's a health-boosting activity that requires no gym membership or sports equipment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It Promotes Heart Health</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Taking the stairs is an easily accessible form of cardiovascular exercise that can help improve heart health. It gets your heart pumping and helps increase your body's ability to transport oxygen efficiently. This regular physical activity can lower your risk of heart disease.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It Encourages Camaraderie and Fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Take the Stairs Day can also be a day of friendly competition and group activity, as you challenge friends to stair races or set shared step goals. Plus, discovering new staircases in scenic locations adds an element of adventure and exploration to the day. It goes to show, exercise can be fun!</p></div></div>
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