Category Archives: Fun
World’s Coolest Staircases
Here at Use the Stairs, we tend to think that any staircase with our stickers is the coolest in the world. Travel + Leisure have different criteria, but they have compiled a great list of the World’s Coolest Staircases. These … Continue reading
Climb to the Top NYC
There is a fantastic upcoming event in New York City that focuses on using the stairs. Not only do you get to climb the stairs of 30 Rockafeller Center, but you can also help raise money for multiple sclerosis. Climb … Continue reading
Workplace wellness / health and fitness assorted links
1) Business Insider offers ’14 Simple Ways to Convert Your Sedentary Lifestyle’ and our old friend Use the Stairs is sitting pretty at No. 2. 2) The NY Times explores the theory that fitness is all in the genes. 3) … Continue reading
Sneaky Health & Fitness Tip: Walk Up Escalators
It ain’t illegal you know! As long as its not too crowded why not power up that escalator? Stomping up those steps will burn a massive 6 times as many calories as just standing there. Plus, if it’s the morning … Continue reading
Sneaky Health & Fitness Tip: Stand on Your Toes
Standing on your toes burns over 40% more calories than plain old standing. So if you’re standing on the subway, waiting in-line, in an elevator (we better not catch you in one) or having a smooch – stand on your … Continue reading
Sweden’s Piano Stairs
This is wonderful. Fantastic results as well: 66% more people than normal chose the stairs over the escalator.