"Steps for Hope" May

To everyone who participated in Steps for Hope April, we sincerely thank you for your generous donations.

Through Steps for Hope April, we were able to make donations to the following two organizations:

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: $5,215

• American Heart Association: $2,726

We are delighted by your tremendous interest and that through this activity we can contribute, even a little, to your health and excellent healthcare.We have decided to conduct this "Steps for Hope" activity regularly, so we will be holding Steps for Hope May.

🎁 Campaign Details 🎁

• Period: May 20, 2026 to May 31, 2026

• When three step bars light up in a day, a donation selection screen will appear

• GeoSmile will cover donations based on the amount received and responsibly transfer them to each organization

We sincerely look forward to your participation.

Now for this month's health tips:

Escalator vs. Stairs: The Surprising Truth Revealed by Calorie Consumption Comparison 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍➡️🚶‍♂️‍➡️

At stations, shopping malls, and office buildings, we face the choice between escalators and stairs every day. While everyone knows that "stairs are better for your health," just how much of a difference is there?

✨Surprising Calorie Consumption Difference

Let's look at the specific numbers.👀

• Escalator (just standing): approximately 2-3 kcal per minute

• Climbing stairs: approximately 8-10 kcal per minute

• Descending stairs: approximately 4-5 kcal per minute

Climbing stairs burns about 3-4 times more calories than an escalator.

When traveling from the 1st to 4th floor, stairs burn about 25-30 kcal, while an escalator burns 6-9 kcal. The difference is about 20 kcal.

If you do this twice a day (round trip), 5 days a week, for one year: 20 kcal × 2 times × 5 days × 52 weeks = 10,400 kcal per year.

Since reducing 1 kg of fat requires burning about 7,200 kcal, simply choosing stairs can help you lose about 1.4 kg of fat per year.

🔥Stairs Offer More Than Just Calorie Burning

💓Improved Cardiopulmonary Function

One study found that people with a daily stair-climbing habit have a 33% lower risk of heart disease.

💪Increased Muscle Strength

Your thighs, buttocks, and calves get stronger.

Surprisingly, descending stairs puts more load on your thighs and has a greater muscle-training effect.

🦴Improved Bone Density

Climbing and descending stairs is "weight-bearing exercise" that puts appropriate stress on bones, effectively preventing osteoporosis.

⌚Time Savings

Often, stairs are faster than waiting for a crowded escalator.

✨5 Ways to Overcome "Stairs Are Hard"

• Start with just one floor: Take the escalator to the 4th floor, then climb just the last floor by stairs.

• Climb slowly: A pace where you don't get out of breath is fine.

• Use the handrail: Utilize the handrail when tired or if you have concerns about your knees.

• Take only the stairs down: If climbing is hard, use stairs only on the way down.Descending is easier and has a higher muscle-training effect.

• Listen to music: Lift your spirits with your favorite songs.

📈How Things Change with Consistency

• After 1 week: Muscles develop in your thighs, stairs become slightly easier

• After 1 month: Less shortness of breath, noticeable improvement in stamina

• After 3 months: Stairs no longer bother you, notice changes in body shape

• After 1 year: Improved cardiopulmonary function, body that tires less easily

One study even found that people with a habit of climbing 8 floors worth of stairs per day have a 33% lower mortality rate.

📝Summary

The calorie consumption difference between escalators and stairs is about 3-4 times.

In addition to losing 1.4 kg of fat per year, there are many benefits including improved cardiopulmonary function, increased muscle strength, and improved bone density.

No special time is required.

Just "choose the stairs" in your daily commute.

This accumulation of small choices will greatly change your health one year, five years from now.

Starting with tomorrow's commute, why not try using the stairs for just one floor?

Now, let's walk a little with GeoSmile and donate!