Why is climbing stairs so good for you?

You might try to avoid them whenever you can, opting for the lift or the escalator instead. But did you know that stairs can actually super-charge your fitness in seconds? In fact, climbing stairs has so many benefits for your health and well-being that you might want to rethink your attitude towards them.  Climbing stairs is a vigorous-intensity physical activity that increases your heart rate and oxygen consumption. This boosts your cardio-respiratory fitness, which is a measure of how well your heart and lungs can deliver oxygen to your muscles.  What else? And can stair climbing boost my mental health? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is a transference in psychiatry? Does cold weather really make us sick? How to save money on your heating bill this winter? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices