What is the role of climbing stairs?

Many young people will climb stairs to lose weight. In fact, living in a high building also has its benefits. And for girls who are a little chubby, climbing stairs can help consume excess body fat and help lose weight. In fact, climbing stairs has a good weight loss effect and many other functions. So what are the functions of climbing stairs? Let's take a detailed look at it and see what benefits it has for the body.

1. Enhance cardiopulmonary function, promote blood circulation, maintain cardiovascular system health, and prevent the occurrence of hypertension.

2. It consumes a lot of calories and can play a good role in preventing the formation of obesity. It is estimated that the calories burned by climbing stairs in the same amount of time are twice as much as playing badminton, four times as much as playing table tennis, and three times as much as walking, which is basically the same as the calories burned by climbing a mountain.

3. It helps to maintain the flexibility of bones and joints, avoid rigidity, and enhance the strength of ligaments and muscles.

4. Climbing stairs consumes a lot of physical energy, which makes people more likely to feel hungry and improves appetite, thus enhancing the function of the digestive system. In addition, due to repeated exertion of force on the abdomen, intestinal peristalsis is intensified, which can effectively prevent constipation.

5. Put the nervous system in the best resting state, which is conducive to sleep and avoids anxiety.

Running up stairs is a form of fitness suitable for all ages. It is not affected by weather changes, does not take too much time, and does not cost a penny. Of course, when we participate in this sport, we must be scientific, do what we can, proceed step by step, and not be reckless. Especially those with knee joint, ligament, soft tissue injuries, and inflammation are not suitable for this sport.

The correct way to climb stairs;

Climbing stairs has become a popular fitness method for many people because of its simplicity, convenience and immediate effects. However, when practicing climbing stairs, one leg has to bear twice the usual weight, and repeating the same action will increase the pressure on the knee, ankle and other joints. As a result, some people are caught in a dilemma of whether to practice or not. Recently, the Hong Kong Department of Health stated that pressure and wear on the knee joints do exist, but choosing good equipment can reduce these concerns.

When choosing shoes, you should choose ones with appropriate size so that they can protect your feet and stabilize your steps when walking; the toe box should be wide so that your toes can stretch; the sole should prevent slipping and the shoe body should be flexible. Pay special attention to the heels. Since the feet are subjected to repeated friction and increased burden, the shoes themselves are required to have good supporting and protective functions, and the heels should be comfortable, stable and wear-resistant. Many exercisers like to exercise barefoot when the weather gets hot, which is not suitable for stair climbing. Experts specifically remind you to wear socks to prevent shoes from rubbing against your feet.

You also need to master the correct techniques when climbing stairs: keep your neck straight; the steps should not be too high to prevent your knees from bending more than 90 degrees; your feet should be completely on the steps to cushion the pressure on the knee joints; your steps should be light, as stepping hard will put excessive pressure on your ankles and knees; don't use weights to assist, as they are not only unhelpful, but will also greatly increase the risk of injury. Avoid stairs that are too high, and even if they are short, don't step over multiple steps in one go.

Climbing stairs has many benefits to the human body, especially the many benefits of climbing stairs introduced above. You also need to master the correct method when climbing stairs. Climbing stairs is also very beneficial to the health of the body. And if you are well prepared for climbing stairs, you can maximize the benefits of climbing stairs. It also has a good promoting effect on people with poor appetite.