More and more elderly people attach importance to physical exercise, and many people have joined the ranks of physical exercise. However, due to the physical reasons of the elderly, not all sports are suitable for the elderly. Therefore, when the elderly exercise in life, they should choose the exercise that suits them so as not to damage their health. So what ball games are suitable for old friends to play?

1. Table tennis

Table tennis exercises can be big or small, and children and the elderly can participate; There is no physical collision during exercise, so exercise is safer; There are many table tennis courts in China, which are located in urban and rural areas, and can be played anytime and anywhere. Table tennis is a national sport with a large number of participants, and it is easy to find a sports partner and stick to it for a long time; Table tennis matches and broadcasts, topics among players, table tennis circles can get the pleasure of fitness and bosom friends, which is beneficial to the physical and mental health of the elderly.

2. Fitness ball

Fitness ball is mainly to enhance the toughness, flexibility and coordination of fingers and wrists, which can enhance the strength of fingers, palms and wrists and help prevent the elderly from shaking hands and stiff knuckles and wrists. Stimulating palm acupoints with fitness balls can reflect and adjust the functions of the central nervous system, give play to the functions of the brain to improve intelligence and relieve fatigue, and at the same time, it has the functions of relaxing muscles and tendons, promoting blood circulation, strengthening bones and muscles, and strengthening internal organs.

3. Peak ball

Peak ball exercises less than tennis and more than table tennis. It can be used for indoor and outdoor singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Because the ball itself is heavier than badminton and has strong wind resistance, it can play normally on the outdoor court even in windy weather. Therefore, Peak ball is also one of the most popular activities in retirement communities all over the world, so some people jokingly call it tennis for the elderly.

4. Ball games with low antagonism

Ball games are interactive and entertaining. The effect of exercise is not limited to the exercise itself, but also can fully relax and expand interpersonal relationships during the participation process. It is strongly recommended that old friends do it. Common ball games with low antagonism are table tennis, badminton and billiards. You can choose according to the nearby sports facilities. If the intensity of badminton is high, you must do a good warm-up exercise and pay attention to the intensity.