Stair running can lift fitness levels and build strength, flexibility and balance
Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by Turbo in Health
Fitness is today’s mantra and experts keep giving us tips on how we could boost our fitness levels on a day-to-day basis. Now some US fitness experts share that stair runnind could have manifold benefits including rising fitness level and building strength, flexibility and balance and strength.
Exercise equipment makers in Illinois say the same. The company makes treadmills and other fitness equipment, and their representatives urge people to somehow include stair running as part of fitness regime, as running up and down will use muscles standard floor exercises don’t. Studies, they say, show not only improved balance and strength and improved cholesterol levels in the blood, but longer life. People who climb more than 55 flights of stairs every week live longer, they say.
Among their recommendations for those contemplating adding stair-climbing to their fitness regime, Life Fitness experts suggest:
Taking the stairs.
Walking down the stairs good to improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Stair climbing puts added pressure on to knees, hips and ankles. So do not ignore when you experience any pain in the joints. Also make sure that you use handrails to give the added balance.
