A sedentary lifestyle and a bad diet are ruining health. Doctors have been alerting for years that traffic is important for our health. However, according to scientists from the Public Health School and Tropical Medicine of the Tulane University, it may be equally effective to overcome 50 steps a day up the stairs. According to “Independent”, research shows that the risk of heart disease in Americans overcoming such a distance by stairs decreased by up to 20 percent. Interestingly, this also applies to people who eat badly.
Regular stairs are good for health
Walking on the stairs can be an easier form of movement for those who do not like or cannot run and for those who do not have time for long walks. Walking on the stairs does not burden the joints as much as running, especially if we are overweight.
– When running, the weight of the body is transmitted through the legs and joints at every step, but when entering the stairs of the foot are in constant contact with the steps, so the impact on the joints is smaller – said in an interview with “Independent” the running coach Meghan Kennihan.
According to the Chase Brexton Health Care organization, climbing the stairs forces the heart and muscles to work harder. Continuous climbing burns seven times more calories than a elevator. You can also quickly feel the benefits of walking on the stairs. All you need is a month or two to overcome 50 degrees a day to start to reduce the risk of vascular disease. We will also notice muscle building and a slimmer figure.
– Stairs are a physical challenge for us, so we simply use them more often, increase our strength and strength to other concentrated exercises – said in an interview with “Independent” Suzanne Steinbaum, cardiologist and spokeswoman American Heart Association.
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