Stair Climbing Boosts Fitness, Faces Barriers

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Tom McGee began climbing stairs for exercise many years ago. Security guards often stop him in hotels, which causes problems.

Climbing stairs is very good for your health and body. It makes your legs, heart, and lungs stronger than walking.

Many buildings close their stairs, making it hard to exercise. Owners fear accidents, like falls, could happen on the staircases.

Health groups want buildings to open stairs for daily exercise. Gyms offer stair machines as a good way to climb indoors.

People find many clever ways to keep climbing stairs for fitness. They use park stairs or special hotel stairwells when they travel.

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Why did Tom McGee start climbing stairs?

He began climbing stairs for exercise many years ago.

What do health groups want for buildings?

Health groups want buildings to open stairs for daily exercise.

What do people do when buildings close their stairs?

People find clever ways to keep climbing stairs for fitness, like using park stairs or hotel stairwells.

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