CONTRARY to intuitive understandings, walking downstairs appears to have more beneficial effects on the health of obese people than walking upstairs, according to researchers from Edith Cowan University's School of Medical and Health Sciences.
Called "eccentric" exercise, walking downstairs places load on the muscle as it is lengthening as opposed to shortening, said lead researcher Professor Ken Nosaka.
This approach actually helps protect against metabolic syndrome and diabetes, also improving balance, bone mineral density, resting heart rate & blood pressure.
CLICK HERE for the study as published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
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