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Should men over 55 do squats?
Seven fitness suggestions for elderly men

1. Reduce drinking.

With the increase of age, alcohol will affect different health problems in different ways. Reducing alcohol consumption means that your risk of long-term health problems such as cancer, heart disease or cirrhosis is reduced. You may even lose weight, feel more energetic and feel better.

Motivate yourself

Need a reason to stay healthy? What about longevity? A study on14,000 men shows that for men, health level can predict life expectancy (body mass index) even better than body mass index. With the improvement of health level, the risk of men dying from various causes decreases 15%, and the risk of dying from heart disease decreases 19%.

3. Try to stick to the practice guide

It is recommended that the elderly do at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every day. If 30 minutes is too much for you, don't worry, because some activities, no matter how light, are better for your health than inactivity. This can be walking around the block, doing some gardening, or even playing cricket in the backyard.

4. Don't be afraid to ask for help

Not sure where to start exercising? Don't worry! Please consult a recognized exercise physiologist. Basically, exercise physiologists design and provide safe and effective exercise programs for everyone. It is wise to chat with friends before doing any exercise.

5. Step on the accelerator to the end

Cycling is mainly an aerobic exercise, which means that your heart, blood vessels and lungs will be exercised. You will breathe deeper, sweat, and your body temperature will rise, which will improve your overall health.

climb the stairs

Climbing stairs burns more calories than traditional walking, which increases your chances of losing weight. It can help you improve your energy, enhance the immune system function and reduce the risk of diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis and heart disease.

7. Keep the pressure

No equipment, no trouble. Weight exercises, such as squats, push-ups or steps, will help to increase muscle tension, maintain healthy strength, increase bone density, maintain healthy weight, optimize metabolic function and reduce the risk of injury, fall and fatigue. It is recommended to train at least twice a week to realize the benefits of this kind of training.