Energy Expenditure in Stair Climbing

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Climbing stairs requires significantly more energy than walking on level ground.

When climbing stairs, energy expenditure is approximately seven times higher than walking on a level surface. This increased effort should be considered when planning staircases — a comfortable step ratio following the step-ratio formula significantly reduces the effort required.

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