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Would walking up and down stairs be good exercise for a healthy 33 yo? if so, for how many minutes per day?
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30-40 minutes : 30 to 40 minutes of moderate exercise a day will be helpful for anyone. Stair climbing is a great form of aerobic exercise.
Answered 8/12/2014
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