The correct way to climb stairs

Climbing stairs is a fitness activity that many people like very much. This is because when climbing stairs, there is no need to worry about venue restrictions, climate changes, or high fitness costs. Therefore, climbing stairs is an economical and practical fitness method. Although climbing stairs brings many benefits to people, it is undeniable that if you are not careful when climbing stairs, it will cause great harm. Therefore, how to climb stairs has become a problem for many people. Let’s talk about the correct way to climb stairs.

1. Never wear high heels when climbing stairs. Because when climbing stairs in high heels. The load pressure on the knee joint is three times the body weight. When going down stairs, the force increases to 7 to 9 times. Wearing a pair of comfortable flat shoes will help protect the knee cartilage.

2. When exercising by climbing stairs, you should first consider your actual situation. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, many people have osteoporosis to varying degrees, and climbing stairs puts a lot of pressure and wear on the knee joints for them. Therefore, it is important to master the relationship between speed and duration. Start slowly, then gradually increase the speed or extend the time.

3. It is best to do some warm-up exercises for your knee joints before climbing stairs. You should exercise within your ability. Take it step by step. It’s best to take a few slow steps between layers to relieve pressure on your knees. If you feel any discomfort while climbing stairs, you should stop exercising immediately. It is particularly important to note that people with old knee injuries should avoid stair climbing exercises as much as possible.

4. Master the correct method of climbing stairs. When going downstairs, in order to prevent the knee joints from being under increased pressure, you should land on the forefoot first and then transition to landing on the entire sole of the foot to cushion the pressure on the knee joints. You can massage the knee joint locally after climbing stairs. It is best to do exercises such as squatting, standing up and static half squatting regularly to give the knee joint sufficient exercise and prevent it from becoming stiff and ankylosing.

The above is the correct way to climb stairs. We hope that our introduction can be helpful to everyone. We all know that climbing stairs is a very good way to exercise. Therefore, those who want to exercise but have no time or space can do it in the community where they live. Don't be too impatient when climbing stairs. You should relax yourself and set the time for climbing stairs according to your own situation. This is good for your health.