What are the benefits of stair climbing exercise?

Life lies in exercise, and only exercise can make us healthier. We can exercise in convenient places anywhere in our lives, such as climbing stairs. This kind of exercise can play the same role in fitness as outdoor running. It can also be done on rainy days and is not affected by the weather. It can also consume excess calories in the body, so it is favored by many white-collar workers. This aerobic exercise can deepen your breathing, enhance your respiratory function, and provide more oxygen to the body. In short, there are many benefits of stair climbing, which will be introduced in detail below.

People who regularly climb stairs have a quarter less chance of developing heart disease than those who take the elevator. Going up and down six floors 3-5 times a day has a 1/3 lower mortality rate than those who do not exercise. Some fitness experts even conclude that people who climb stairs can extend their life by one year for every 30 years. Therefore, climbing stairs is one of the better choices for maintaining health and longevity. Climbing stairs every day can not only enhance cardiopulmonary function, but also enhance muscle and joint strength, and improve the flexibility of the hip, knee and ankle joints. This is because climbing stairs strengthens the contraction of the myocardium, speeds up blood circulation, and promotes the body's metabolism. In addition, the accelerated venous blood return can effectively prevent myocardial fatigue and varicose veins. When climbing stairs, the waist, hips, and thighs use greater force, which speeds up the consumption of fat in these areas and helps lose weight.

Stair climbing exercises can be done by men, women, young or old, but you should choose a stair climbing exercise method that suits you based on your physical health and specific living conditions. For example, young people with good physique can climb the stairs quickly, taking two steps at a time, but the elderly should not climb fast and should climb slowly. Teenagers can jump and bounce, and the elderly should be calm and relaxed, and make sure that there are no adverse reactions to the body after exercise. You should also pay attention to the technique when climbing stairs. When going upstairs, lean your upper body slightly forward, bend your knees and lift your legs, and place the forefoot in the middle of the step. After landing firmly, stretch your supporting leg and step up; when going downstairs, lean your body slightly backward, relax your muscles, and place the forefoot in the middle of the step alternately.

Climbing stairs frequently is very beneficial not only for young people but also for middle-aged and elderly people. If you can do this exercise where you live or work, it is recommended that you try the following, but the premise is to protect your knee joints. Once you experience joint swelling and pain, or feel unwell, do not continue, and base your action on your body's tolerance.