Ridge Experts pointed out that elderly Single and unscientific fitness methods are one of the important reasons.
Urban elderly people mostly use parks, highways, and streets as their main fitness places. Although most people exercise every week exercise 5 times, more than half of the elderly exercise for more than 60 minutes each time, but the exercise method is relatively simple, mostly choosing long-distance walking, running or aerobics.
The aging of various organs of the human body is a gradual process that is not completely synchronized. It is difficult for a single exercise method to achieve comprehensive promotion. healthy effect. Long-distance walking, running and other exercise methods commonly used by the elderly do not significantly enhance balance ability, upper limb strength and flexibility.
According to reports, different sports have different effects on the health of the elderly. It is best to adopt compound fitness:
Aerobic exercise such as long-distance running has the most significant benefits on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, while cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory and digestive systems disease It is the main reason why people aged 60 to 69 are hospitalized.
The decrease in muscle mass and quantity and the decrease in maximum contraction speed result in a decrease in support ability, balance and stability, making the elderly look hunched and senile.
Therefore, appropriate strength exercises are also very important for the elderly, but they should follow the principle of small amounts, multiple times, and perseverance. During daily walking, sitting and standing, you can consciously perform arm confrontation exercises, or use the back of the bed or chair to practice.
Due to their life roles, the elderly often automatically choose a "lazy" lifestyle, and their activity levels are greatly reduced. Their joints gradually become stiff, their tendons and ligaments lose elasticity, their movement coordination and stability are significantly reduced, and they are prone to falls and injuries.
Moderate flexibility exercises can promote blood circulation and relax muscles. nerve , which is conducive to the recovery and improvement of joint motion range and soft tissue elasticity, making limbs flexible and flexible in flexion, extension and rotation.
If you can combine aerobic exercise, strength exercises, calisthenics and other fitness methods with daily life, leisure and entertainment, and maintain a positive attitude towards life, the effect will be better.
