How Well Do You Know About National Take the Stairs Day?

American Heart Association

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

World Health Organization

National Institutes of Health

Avoid stairs and use elevators

Take escalators instead of stairs

Always choose the stairs over elevators or escalators

Avoid physical activity and rest

To raise awareness about the importance of stairwell safety

To encourage people to avoid stairs for a day

To promote the use of elevators and escalators

To promote physical activity and the benefits of taking the stairs

Taking the stairs at every opportunity

Using public transportation

Using a standing desk

Sitting for prolonged periods

To break world records for stair climbing

To promote awareness of environmental benefits of stair climbing

To encourage people to use elevators only on this day

To improve the health and well-being of individuals through physical activity

Because it requires using both arms and legs

Because it burns more calories than any other exercise

Because it elevates heart rate and requires a higher energy expenditure

Because it provides a full-body workout

Stair Revolution

Elevator Challenge

Step Up Movement

Take the Stairs Initiative

It promotes the use of stairs in residential buildings only

It promotes the use of stairs in office buildings only

It raises awareness about the accessibility of stairs for physical activity

It encourages taking the stairs instead of using escalators

To reduce electricity consumption

To combat sedentary lifestyle

To raise money for charity organizations

To promote eco-friendly transportation

No impact on overall fitness

Improves flexibility and balance

Only improves leg strength

Increases muscle mass