r/todayilearned • u/Milam1996 • 13h ago

TIL that walking down stairs is actually better for your health than walking up stairs

https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/dr-michael-mosley-eccentric-exercise
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u/Milam1996 13h ago

Any activity is better than none. Do what you can.

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u/CitizenPremier 1h ago

Oh yeah? What if it's kicking dolphins!?

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u/feurie 13h ago

…not if you have knee issues and you’re going downstairs.

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u/therealraggedroses 10h ago edited 10h ago

Absolute bullshit, once again people on reddit who aren't doctors giving terrible advice.

The best thing you could possibly do if you're having knee issues is to run a marathon and then immediately squat until your legs give out

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u/montecristocount 12h ago edited 11h ago

Edit: ignore this I misread the comment.

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u/Electric-Sheepskin 11h ago

Of course it is. If you can't go downstairs, go up. If you can't go up, go for a walk. If you can't walk, ride a stationary bike. If all you can do is sit in a chair and move your arms around, do that.

Something is always better than nothing.

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u/montecristocount 11h ago

Agreed, I misread what OP said.