There is such a saying in China: Life is movement! At the same time, there is a saying that is widely spread, that is: a thousand pieces of gold can’t buy old and thin!
That’s right, after people reach old age, because their physical fitness becomes worse and worse, their physical strength is not as strong as before, so many elderly people’s range of activities is reduced. The level increases and the food is better. After many people reach old age, their weight begins to soar rapidly, becoming the target of various obesity-related diseases waiting to be attacked, including the heart and brain. Vascular disease!
In recent years, as people pay more and more attention to health preservation and health care, more and more elderly people are aware of the effects of obesity. Harm, and full of interest in sports health.
In their opinion, Exercise is the best option for killing extra time, socializing, burning body fat and improving blood circulation.
Especially the elderly who can use smart products, with the development of various pedometer applets, many elderly people, in order to get so-called gifts, He came out on top in the number of steps and started vigorous sports.
But in fact, from a clinical point of view, although exercise for the elderly is beneficial, there are many precautions. Unnecessary injuries, may even cause sudden cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Then the question is, what are the precautions for the elderly to exercise?
1. Choose soothing exercise
As people grow older, the symptoms of aging will gradually appear, which is not just the white hair on the top of the head And wrinkles on the face, in fact, every organ in the body is constantly aging, and the joints are no exception.
If the elderly exercise excessively, such as walking tens of thousands of steps every day, choosing vigorous sports, etc., it will cause joint wear and tear, and even various knee joint diseases.
In addition, clinically in our country, there are many patients with cerebral infarction, coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction who have sudden onset. After mood swings or physical labor.
If the elderly have problems such as three highs and atherosclerosis, they are no longer suitable for strenuous physical activity.Because strenuous exercise will increase the burden of heart pumping, Vasospasm, there is a certain risk of sudden cardiovascular disease.
Therefore, when the elderly choose sports, they should do what they can according to their actual physical conditions. From a clinical point of view, Tai Chi, walking, simple yoga, square dancing, etc. are all good aerobic exercise.
2. Select sports equipment and environment
As mentioned above, the elderly The function of the joints has declined. Although you can carry out appropriate sports activities, you should also choose sports equipment that is suitable for you, such as choosing sports shoes specially designed for the elderly, paying attention to the breathability of wearing and shoes and socks, and if necessary , you can also prepare a variety of protective gear, especially a set of knee pads;
In addition, for the elderly who already have underlying diseases, such as sequelae of cerebral infarction, severe atherosclerosis sclerosis, coronary heart disease and other diseases. When conducting outdoor activities, you should try to choose a place where people come and go, and avoid activities on the side of the road to avoid accidents.
Finally, I would like to remind everyone that there is nothing wrong with the sentence that life lies in exercise. After all, exercise does have many movements to the body.
However, this is not to ask everyone to exercise too much, nor to choose sports that are not suitable for their physique. Instead, we must choose suitable sports according to the actual situation, and then pay attention to the combination of work and rest on this basis, so as to make the body really healthy.