How Do You Estimate The Number Of Calories You Burn Walking Up The Stairs?
We all know that walking up the stairs in a great alternative to taking the elevator, especially if you can get into the routine at work. It can soon add up to some serious calorie expenditure. The average person will burn approximately 10 Calories for every minute climbing stairs. This rate may be higher or lower based on your weight, fitness level and your genetic metabolism rate. If you have access to a gym, find a good stair-master machine. Plug in your age and weight and climb for a few minutes at a level that feels similar to naturally climbing the stairs. Take note of the calories expenditure for 1 minute and use this as your metric. Plan out on an average day how many times you can take the stairs, it does not have to an all or nothing approach. If you work on the 50th floor somewhere then start small by walking up 10 flights and then taking the elevator, you can build up to more flights as you adjust to the new routine. Keep a small note of the time spent climbing stairs each
