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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Health
Both Walking and stair climbing can help with fat loss, but your body reacts to them very differently.
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Walking keeps the body moving without putting too much pressure on your joints. Your heart rate rises gently, which makes it easy to stick to long term Thats why so many people can walk daily as it is easy to sneak in busy routines
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– You can walk almost anywhere – It doesn't exhaust you ,so sticking to it becomes easier – Perfect for beginners or anyone coming back to exercise – Even a 20-30 minutes walk counts as movement on days you feel low on energy
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Stair Climbing demands more from the body right away! Your legs especially the thighs & glutes start working harder within seconds. Your breathing also picks up quickly because it's stronger form of cardio
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– Builds lower body strength – Burns calories at a faster rate – Improves stamina & leg endurance – Great for people who enjoy short, intense workouts
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Calorie burn per minute- Stair climbing wins as it uses more energy in less time Consistency- Walking often leads to solid, long term fat loss because people actually stick to it
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Pick walking if you want something light, steady and easy to repeat everyday Choose stairs on days when you feel active and want strong, focused workout that pushes your legs and lung
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You don't have to pick sides. Walk on regular days and climb stairs when you're ready for an extra push. Your body shows changes when you repeat a habit for weeks, not when do something intense once in a while!
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