Whenever you get a chance, always use the stairs instead of the lift at home, office or shopping mall. We are telling you this because climbing and descending stairs is a type of cardio exercise which proves to be very beneficial for health.
Not only this, A recent study found that climbing stairs not only increases fitness, but it may also increase lifespan. The study, which analyzed data from nearly 500,000 people, found an association between climbing stairs and a reduced risk of death from any cause.
According to the study, those who climbed stairs had a 24% lower risk of death from all causes. With this the probability of death from heart disease reduced by 39%. Let us tell you that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world.
Benefits of climbing stairs
According to experts, while climbing stairs the body moves against gravity, making it more difficult than other physical exercises. In such a situation, climbing stairs improves cardiorespiratory fitness and also strengthens the muscles. This develops the muscles of the lower back and hamstrings, thereby increasing overall mobility.
How many stairs should you climb per day?
Experts say there is currently not enough research to determine how many stairs climbing is beneficial. But a recent study shows that climbing 50 stairs a day reduces the risk of atherosclerosis by 20%.
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