What Does Climbing the Stairs Tell about Your Heart Health?

About the study

Findings of the study

• Participants who took 40 to 45 seconds to climb the stairs obtained over 9 to 10 metabolic equivalents (METs). According to earlier studies, people who achieve 10 METs during the physical activity test have a low mortality rate (i.e equal to or less than 1% per year).
• Participants who climbed the stairs in 90 seconds or more garnered less than 8 METs. According to researchers, this can be expressed as a mortality rate of 2% to 4% per year.
• 58% of the participants who climbed the stairs in over 90 seconds had abnormal heart function during the treadmill test.
• Only 32% of the participants who took 60 seconds or less to climb the stairs had abnormal heart function during the treadmill test.

Effective and proven ways to improve heart health

• Maintain a healthy weight
• Engage in regular physical activity (aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity or exercise per day)
• Drink plenty of water and other hydrating fluids
• Eat a healthy and balanced diet
• Avoid high calorie and processed foods
• Avoid intake of sweetened or sugary beverages
• Reduce the intake of salt
• Significantly cut down the intake of alcoholic beverages
• Quit smoking
• Manage stress and get enough sleep
• Adhere to medication routines

Conclusion

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