Climbing four or five floors to reach your abode can be frustrating, especially after a tiring day at work or school.
But did you know that research suggests that people who climb more than five flights of stairs may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease?
The power of climbing stairs
Weight loss: Climbing stairs is more effective for weight loss than walking. Climbing faster can further accelerate weight loss.
Get a good night’s sleep: Being physically active, whether it’s climbing stairs or going to the gym, can help improve your sleep quality.
Improves heart health: Climbing stairs regularly can improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart attack.
Improves bone health: The effort required to climb stairs provides a good workout for bones and muscles, benefiting bone health.
Increases stamina: Climbing stairs can help build stamina and endurance, especially for those with a sedentary lifestyle.
Improves lung function: Climbing stairs allows you to get a high-intensity workout in a short amount of time, which helps your lungs improve cardiorespiratory capacity.
Control diabetes: According to research, climbing stairs for at least 10 minutes a day can help control insulin sensitivity.
Keep blood pressure down: Climbing stairs regularly can keep your blood pressure down by strengthening your heart muscle with an increased heart rate from stair climbing.
Now that we understand the benefits of opting for stairs instead of elevators, let’s prioritize taking more stairs each day.
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