
Can you: Carry a large basket of clothing up and down two staircases, without struggle or strain?
你能否:搬著一大筐衣服上下兩層樓,身體并不顫抖或緊張?
This is a test of strength, cardiovascular endurance, and balance; climbing stairs requires more stamina and energy than walking the equivalent amount of steps. Unfortunately, today’s modern world of escalators and elevators provides few chances for stair climbing. If you fail this fitness test, try working more stair-climbing opportunities into your day. Walk up and down the steps in your home while on the phone, or opt to use the stairs in your office building or department stores or malls.
這個測試和力量、心血管耐力以及平衡有關;爬樓梯比走同樣多的路需要更多的耐力和能量。不幸的是,今天現代世界的自動扶梯和電梯讓我們沒有多少機會爬樓梯。如果你不能通過這個健康測試,試著在日程中加入更多的爬樓練習。在家打電話時可以上下樓