Have you ever thought that some simple things could help us so softly that we couldn't even notice ?
In our routine, there are a lot of "barriers", which help us keeping a healthy life and sometimes avoid some diseases. Staircases are a good example. They can help us losing weight and also avoidind a sedentary life.
"Climbing stairs is a well-established way to help keep fit. But many staircases don’t lend themselves to climbing. They are tucked away in hard-to-reach places and unappealingly designed and lighted.
Now, researchers are urging building designers to rethink their approach to stairs — even including using music — to encourage people to use them more.
Writing in The Southern Medical Journal, the researchers said that even a moderate increase in the use of stairs could play a role in helping to solve the nation’s weight problem. The lead author of the article is Dr. Ishak A. Mansi of Louisiana State University. His wife, Nardine Mansi, an architect, is a co-author.
The authors pointed to several characteristics of stair design that discourage regular use.
The authors pointed to several characteristics of stair design that discourage regular use.
To begin with, they said, stairs are generally viewed mostly as a way to leave a building in case of fire. Because of fire codes, the article said, they tend to have heavy spring doors and no carpeting. They are also not air-conditioned.
Instead, the authors said, stairs should be made a central feature of new buildings and be designed to draw people to them. Even in existing buildings, they said, improvements can be made.
In one study, the article said, researchers looked at increasing stair use at a workplace by adding carpeting. They also painted the walls, put up artwork and played music in the stairwell. And they put up motivational signs encouraging people to take the stairs."
Instead, the authors said, stairs should be made a central feature of new buildings and be designed to draw people to them. Even in existing buildings, they said, improvements can be made.
In one study, the article said, researchers looked at increasing stair use at a workplace by adding carpeting. They also painted the walls, put up artwork and played music in the stairwell. And they put up motivational signs encouraging people to take the stairs."
Why not include this habit in our lives as something healthy, safe and without any restrictions? It could be a good alternative for those who don't like wasting much time in gyms, or "controled" exercises. Try this advice, your body will thank you, and your life will be much better!
Pedro Casadei
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