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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Exercise
Are you wondering whether climbing stairs or walking burns more calories and helps you get fit faster?
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Calories are the energy your body uses to move, and burning more calories helps you lose weight and stay healthy.
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Climbing stairs burns about 8-11 calories per minute, which is way more than walking, which makes it a great choice for quick calorie burn.
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Walking burns about 3-5 calories per minute, which is easy on your joints, but a slower form of weight loss than stair climbing.
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Climbing stairs burns more calories, as the harder the exercise, the more calories you burn, as more muscles and energy are utilised as compared to walking.
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Climbing stairs targets your quads, glutes and calf muscles more intensely than walking, which helps in toning muscles and calorie burning.
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If you want to burn more calories in less time, stair climbing is best because it's high-intensity compared to walking at a normal pace.
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Both walking and stair climbing can improve heart health, but stair climbing increases heart rate faster, thus boosting heart health and burning calories.
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For faster weight loss, stair climbing is better because it burns more calories in a shorter time, while walking is good for the long term.
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Start watching for hidden sugar, avoid too many sugary drinks and snacks, eat more fresh food and take small steps to cut down sugar for a healthier life.
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