2023-11-11 07:10:00
Alex Felices
Saturday, 11/11/2023 – 08:10
Practicing some type of activity is a key aspect to be able to enjoy a healthy life style. He physical exercise It helps not only maintain an adequate weight, but also reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improve the mind.
For years it has been believed that doing 10,000 steps daily It was an effective measure to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Some time ago, scientists stated that the recommended figure is between 7,000 (if you are over 60 years old) y 8.000 (if you are less than 60) daily steps, as long as a good rhythm is maintained.
But there is an activity even more demanding than walking and that provides several benefits.
What happens when we climb stairs
Improves cardiovascular health
Increases lung capacity
Improves muscular and cardiorespiratory condition
Reduces stress and improves mood
Improves bone and functional health
Reduces the risk of chronic diseases
Strengthens the muscles of the legs and glutes
Burns calories and helps maintain a healthy body weight
I have to climb these steps
And Tulane University study which involved 458,860 adults from the UK Biobank, showed that climbing more than five flights of stairs a day, which is regarding 50 steps, might reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%.
According to Lu Qi, co-author of the study, “short bursts of high-intensity exercise, for example climbing stairs, are an efficient way to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and lipid profile, especially among those who cannot meet current physical activity recommendations.”
So, as confirmed by the holder of the HCA Regents Distinguished Chair and professor at the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University, climbing stairs is and good method to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
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