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How can the elderly stay healthy and fit in summer?

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Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 09:56 PM

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  • Aurora-Lee Aurora-Lee

    Mar 31, 2026

      Summer is probably elderly It is the most difficult season of the year. The seasonal characteristics of high human body consumption and the natural degradation of body functions of the elderly make many elderly people shy away from summer fitness. In fact, it is for these reasons that summer exercise is more important. “Everyone knows the principle of "training in the winter and practicing in the summer". No matter how cold or hot the weather is, you should insist on physical exercise, so that the body can better acquire the ability to "accommodate the four seasons and adapt to the cold and heat."

      Stopping exercise will make all previous efforts in vain, while improper exercise will not only bring about healthy , maybe it will be counterproductive, so not only must you insist on exercising, but you must also exercise in a targeted manner according to the characteristics of this season. (Experts interviewed during such a season maximize the benefits of exercise and minimize the harm. )So what issues should elderly friends pay attention to when exercising in the summer? How can they avoid sports injuries while achieving fitness effects? Let’s listen to the experts’ advice.

      1. Clothing: Clothes, shoes and hats for "summer training" should be selected considering the characteristics of easy heat dissipation and sun protection.

      2. Time: High temperature and direct sunlight are the biggest characteristics of summer daytime. Such an environment is not an option for outdoor exercise.

      3. Intensity: When the weather increases the human body's consumption, it is very important that the amount and duration of exercise cannot be the same as in other seasons.

      4. Replenish water: As the amount of sweat increases, water is lost faster and more, so you need to replenish water in time, but don’t replenish water blindly.

      5. Prevent heatstroke: Improper exercise can cause heatstroke, which is the most common sports injury in summer fitness. The above aspects can reduce the possibility of heatstroke. If the weather is too hot, it is recommended that you cancel outdoor exercise. You should also pay attention to ventilation when exercising indoors. In addition, always keep some Huoxiang Zhengqi water and Rendan during exercise, which can also dispel heatstroke.

      These are the things you should pay attention to during exercise, and you should also do the three things after exercise to avoid harm to the body.

      1. Do not drink ice drinks immediately because it will strongly stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and cause stomach pain and indigestion.

      2. It is not advisable to drink a lot of water immediately, because after exercise, a lot of energy is consumed and the body organs need to rest. Drinking a lot of water will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and heart.

      3. It is not advisable to take a cold shower immediately. Exercise will expand the pores. skin Being cold will cause the pores to close, preventing body heat from dissipating and causing fever cold . The most important thing about exercise is persistence. Don’t give up in summer. Senior friends, as long as you follow scientific methods to exercise, you can still experience the fun of exercise in summer.