I don’t know if they did it on purpose or not, but my library is spread out on two floors, and of course you have to go to both floors to find what you are looking for. I am pretty sure that everyone else has to do the same thing, which is fine, because they have a very nice elevator.
It drives me nuts though, when I see able bodied people clustered in front of the elevator. Come on people, we are talking about two floors here not the Empire State building.
Why not take the stairs? I mean, it’s not like you are going to get bowled over by people rushing to get out of there.
Stair climbing is good for you. Those big muscles in your butt and thighs are just are begging to be exercised. Climbing the stairs is an aerobic exercise. Your thighs will burn and your heartrate will increase dramatically, even if you don’t go very fast.
The best part is that you can find stairs everywhere, including right in your own home. If you have arthritis in your knees or hips or balance problems, try walking or climbing stairs in your own home, rather than outside, at least at first. If stairs make you nervous ask a physical therapist for tips. Try:
• Leading with your strongest leg.
• Taking one step at a time (you aren’t training for the Olympics here, you are just going up the stairs).
• Lightly touch or hold the handrail; not with a death grip, you want to be using your legs, not your arms, to propel yourself forward.
Yes, by the time you get to the top of the stairs your heart will be pounding and you will probably be a little out of breath, but this is a good thing. It is called exercising.
You have every right to feel proud, and its okay if you take the elevator down if your arms are filled with books, groceries or shopping bags.
Take the stairs once in a while instead of cramming yourself into a crowded elevator; it’s an easy way to add a little physical activity to your day.
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