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Be well: Why it's wise to ditch the elevator and take the stairs
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Taking the stairs instead of the elevator can help burn extra calories, strengthen leg muscles and boost energy. Check out this latest entry in Fox News Digital's "Be Well" health series.
It will burn some extra calories, strengthen leg muscles and give you a quick energy boost. Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
Ten minutes of climbing stairs will burn around 100 calories for a 165-pound person, according to the American Council on Exercise. It burns even more calories than jogging.
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