Five major things that the elderly need to pay attention to when exercising

　　Relevant experts pointed out that when choosing exercise methods, the elderly should combine their own characteristics and healthy situation, exercise The purpose, etc., but there are many things that the elderly should pay attention to when exercising. Let’s introduce them in detail below:

　　1. Check before exercise

　　Have a comprehensive physical exam before exercising. elderly It is best to have a comprehensive physical examination before exercising to understand your health status and the functional level of each organ, so as to provide a basis for rational selection of exercise items and appropriate amount of exercise.

　　2. It is suitable for the elderly to choose whole-body exercise

　　The elderly should choose systemic physical activities to avoid overloading a limb or organ, try to avoid excessive forceful movements, and avoid movements that cause a sudden increase in blood pressure, such as suddenly leaning forward, lowering the head downward, bending the head too hard, etc.

　　3. Be prepared before exercising

　　Be well prepared before exercising. Through adequate preparation activities, mobilize nerve Excitability, overcomes visceral inertia, reduces muscle viscosity, increases coordination, and prevents sports injuries such as fractures and muscle strains. Through timely and sufficient organizing activities, the body's recovery from fatigue can be accelerated.

　　4. Balance work and rest

　　Exercise and rest should be arranged appropriately and continuously adjusted according to changes in body reactions, external environment and conditions.

　　5. Follow normal life rules during exercise

　　During exercise, you must abide by a normal life system, ensure adequate sleep, and pay attention to your diet and nutrition during exercise. The diet should be easy to digest, contain sufficient protein and vitamins, and be mainly low in fat. Control the intake of calories, sugar and salt, and avoid smoking and alcohol.