Shamita Shetty’s Simple and Inexpensive Yet Effective Cardio Workout for Busy Days Without the Gym WATCH

In today's busy and fast-paced life, it becomes extremely difficult to find time to work out and keep yourself fit. While many of you may take expensive gym memberships, they are in vain. And so, to stay active and in shape, you do not need more than a few minutes daily, and on top of it, there is no requirement for any equipment as well. How? Actor Shamita Shetty recently shared her quick and effective workout tip on social media – a hack we are all always looking for. Shamita's secret for a fit and slim physique even on the busiest days is to climb stairs. “When you don’t have the time to go to the gym, try this. Simple yet effective cardio," she wrote in her caption on Instagram. Shamia said climbing stairs not only helps you lose calories,

but the activity is also great for those who want to build lower body strength and hamstrings and glutes and also engage the core. “I like to climb up and down about five times a day," she said.

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How does climbing stairs help in fitness?

According to studies, even 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every day is super beneficial for your health. Apart from keeping your body weight in control, it helps promote cardiovascular fitness and is good for your psychological and social health. And so, stair climbing is one of the best ways of incorporating physical activity into daily life. It is a convenient and easily accessible exercise for the majority of people, especially sedentary people. Climbing stairs is extremely low cost; in fact, it is a free and readily accessible form of exercise that provides a series of health benefits, which include:

• Enhances heart and lung function and improves blood circulation.
• Reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or colon cancer.
• Increases body resistance and reduces the chance of contracting diseases, and increases efficiency at work.
• Leads to healthy bones and lowers the risk of osteoporosis.
• Strengthens muscles.
• Helps burn body fat, thereby controlling body weight.

Correct way to climb stairs

Climbing stairs does not mean doing it at a fast pace, as experts suggest taking care of your speed and posture. The best way to do it is:

• Choose the platform height that would not require bending your knees more than 90 degrees
• Make sure the stairs are dry, well-lit, and well-ventilated
• While climbing, always relax your neck and keep it straight
• Keep your back straight without arching, as it may lead to back pain
• Keep your shoulders relaxed
• Make sure to place your entire foot on the platform
• Step quietly without pounding, as it can cause stress on the ankles and knees
• Always keep an eye on the platform so that you do not trip
• Do not use hand weights, as they can increase the risk of injury
• Climb slowly while maintaining your pace
• Start by going up and down short flights or half flights rather than tackling one long staircase
• Take rest if necessary.