If, like many people, you find it difficult to engage in a sporting activity to lose weight, know that a very simple daily ritual can be just as effective.
Forget about expensive equipment, gym memberships and other restrictive efforts to refine your figure. By adjusting your daily habits a little, you will burn off those extra pounds, and you will do it without even realizing it. What’s more, regardless of your age or physical condition, this practice is accessible to everyone. Experts agree that incorporating this activity into your daily routine reveals impressive results. According to Lauri van Houten, vice president of the International Skyrunning Federation, it allows you to get back in shape much faster than with most traditional exercises. First of all, its main advantage is that the energy expenditure gained depends on your weight. In other words, the heavier you are on the scale, the more calories you will burn. In addition, according to research conducted by Dr. Alberto Minetti, a physiologist at the University of Milan, this effort can eliminate up to 20 times more calories than traditional walking. A big difference. But that’s not all. Beyond the loss of calories, this practice offers other benefits, especially for people for whom it is tedious to maintain regular physical activity. Indeed, unlike other types of exercise, it can be easily integrated into your schedule. Not to mention that the joints remain relatively preserved, ideal for those looking to take it easy while remaining active. Finally, Doctor Minetti explains that just a few minutes of practice per day is enough to see real effects quickly. In short, a cocktail of seductive benefits. Did you guess? The answer is none other than climbing the stairs.
Whether in your building, at work or in a public space, stairs are everywhere and present themselves as a very simple opportunity to move a little more each day. So, banish the elevator and escalators, the sport starts now!