New Delhi, May 25 (IANS). In today’s busy life, humans’ dependence on machines is increasing. Although they provide facilities, they are also gradually eliminating physical activities. If we take lift or escalator only, then because of these people have started shying away from climbing the stairs. However, experts do not consider it good for health.
National Health Mission (NHM) described stairs as a means of better fitness and energy and said that only small habits bring big changes. To adopt a healthy lifestyle, it is very important to change small everyday activities in a positive way. In this sequence, NHM has advised that to start the day in a healthy way, choose stairs instead of lift. Every step leads you to better fitness, new energy and a healthy life.
According to NHM, in today’s busy life, most of the people use lift. If we make a little effort and make a habit of climbing stairs, we can get many health benefits from it. This small habit not only makes the body active but also protects from serious diseases in the long run.
There are many benefits of climbing stairs. Climbing stairs is a great exercise that can be done without any equipment. This strengthens the muscles of the legs, keeps the weight under control and increases the stamina of the body. Climbing stairs regularly keeps the heart healthy, blood pressure remains under control and cholesterol level also remains balanced. Apart from this, this habit fills you with energy throughout the day. Starting the day by climbing stairs in the office or home in the morning makes one more active and refreshed.
Experts say that such small habits are very important to maintain an “active body”. This small habit leads to better heart health, more energy and vigor, and stronger legs and bones. Weight remains under control, respiratory problems go away and stress is reduced and mood improves.
NHM has appealed to people to use stairs instead of lifts wherever possible. If the floor of the office is very high, then start by climbing at least a few floors of stairs. Gradually this habit can be increased.
–IANS
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