Chinese medicine says that his regimen is: "Exercise more before 40, exercise less after 50, and do not exercise at 60". After reading the doctor's description, Uncle Wang was convinced of this, so he changed his daily walking time to meditation, chess and other activities, hoping to stay healthy in this way.
Just half a month ago, Uncle Wang went out to buy food and suddenly fell down and was taken to the hospital by his family. After the doctor's comprehensive examination, it was found that Uncle Wang's physical fitness declined seriously because of long-term inactivity.
Some old people have always believed that they should exercise more before the age of 40, exercise less after the age of 50, and do not exercise after the age of 60, so they seldom exercise. However, long-term physical inactivity can also cause some injuries. So what's the harm of the elderly not exercising? Let's have a look.
If the elderly do not exercise for a long time, it will cause fat accumulation and obesity. Many diseases are caused by obesity, such as hyperlipidemia and hypertension. Moreover, if the elderly are obese for a long time, it will also lead to mental decline, and then there will be symptoms such as Alzheimer's disease, decreased vision, behavioral disorders, language disorders and so on.
As the saying goes, it is hard to buy old and thin for a thousand dollars, so it is better for the old to be thinner. Only by controlling their weight can the elderly reduce the incidence of diseases. It can also improve the flexibility of the body and avoid osteoporosis. You know, osteoporosis has become a nightmare for many elderly people.
Osteoporosis is caused by normal physiological changes or lack of exercise. With the increase of age, the loss of calcium in the elderly will be greatly reduced. In order to slow down the loss of calcium, it is necessary to strengthen exercise. Lack of exercise in the elderly will lead to osteoporosis.
However, the growth of people's age brings many hazards, not only the loss of calcium, but also the decline of cardiopulmonary function. For the elderly who do not exercise, it will lead to insufficient blood supply to the chest and further reduce cardiopulmonary function. In addition, it will also lead to the reduction of blood volume of blood vessels in the whole body and cause various cardiovascular diseases.
Moreover, the gastrointestinal function of many elderly people will gradually decline over time. This is caused by physiological reasons and no one can relieve it. However, if the elderly do not exercise for a long time, it will also increase the burden of gastrointestinal function, leading to slower gastrointestinal peristalsis and reduced secretion of digestive juice. Causes symptoms such as indigestion and loss of appetite, and also increases the psychological pressure of the elderly.
You know, every old man has his own troubles. The psychological pressure of the elderly who don't exercise is much greater than that of the elderly who exercise regularly. Because exercise is a good way to relax psychological pressure, it can reduce psychological burden and relieve stress. For the elderly with long-term stress, they can release the stress reasonably through exercise.
Seeing this, we also have a sufficient understanding of the dangers of the elderly not exercising. As the saying goes, it is never too old to learn, so in life, the elderly should still have proper exercise. Maintaining proper exercise will also bring many benefits to the elderly.
With the continuous growth of age, people's physiological function and physical condition will also decline. Long-term inactivity of the elderly will affect many organs such as gastrointestinal function and cardiopulmonary function, and will also bring many diseases. So proper exercise can also reduce the incidence of diseases in the elderly, so what benefits will it bring to the elderly?
For the elderly, proper exercise every day can protect articular cartilage. With the increase of age, the wear of human articular cartilage will gradually increase. During exercise, the elderly can effectively promote the secretion of joint synovial fluid and lubricate joints, thus protecting cartilage tissue and avoiding osteoarthritis or joint deformity.
Exercise for the elderly can not only protect cartilage tissue, but also improve muscle and bone strength and prevent osteoporosis. Because people's skeletal and muscular abilities will decline over time, the elderly can effectively improve muscle endurance and flexibility during exercise and prevent muscle aging.
Moreover, proper exercise can also strengthen the joint ligaments of the elderly, improve the elasticity and flexibility of the joints, and then achieve the purpose of preventing ligament degeneration and hyperosteogeny. In addition, exercise is also very helpful to the blood circulation of the elderly. With the acceleration of blood circulation, the garbage and toxins in blood vessels will be discharged as soon as possible to avoid cardiovascular diseases.
Moreover, the acceleration of blood circulation will keep all organs and functions of the body in good condition, thus improving mental state. Older people who exercise enough will also be full of energy and look energetic.
Although the elderly should keep enough exercise, after all, the physical condition of the elderly can not be compared with that of the young, so when the elderly exercise, they should give priority to aerobic exercise and avoid strenuous exercise. You can also choose the appropriate exercise according to your actual situation.
Proper exercise brings many benefits to the physical and mental health of the elderly. However, the elderly also need to choose appropriate exercise when exercising. If the exercise choice is wrong, it will also affect the exercise effect and even bring some unnecessary harm to the elderly. So what are the most suitable sports for the elderly?
For most old people, jogging is the most suitable exercise. Because the heart and lung function of the elderly will decline with age, jogging can not only improve the vital capacity of the elderly, but also improve the heart and lung function. In addition, jogging can also speed up blood flow and avoid cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
However, jogging is not suitable for all elderly people. For some elderly people who are in poor health, jogging can be changed to walking. Because the bones of the elderly with poor physical condition are brittle, they are not suitable for doing too strenuous exercise, and aerobic exercise should be given priority as far as possible. Walking is an aerobic exercise that is very suitable for the elderly.
Some old people like to join in the fun. For this group of people, you can choose party activities, such as Tai Ji Chuan or square dance. Tai Ji Chuan and square dance are also good exercises, which are also suitable for the elderly. As a traditional sport in China, Tai Ji Chuan is deeply loved by people of all ages.
Square dance is also a popular aerobic exercise in society. It not only has strong entertainment, but also can achieve the effect of strengthening the body. For the elderly, dancing a square dance every day can improve their physical fitness, and they can also meet many like-minded friends and enrich their later life.
For the elderly, we must strengthen exercise, so as to improve the health of the body. However, when the elderly are exercising, they should also choose appropriate exercise according to their actual situation. In addition, you need to know the precautions of sports. So, what precautions should the elderly need to know when exercising?
Never exercise on an empty stomach when the elderly exercise. Many old people like to get up early to exercise and wait until the exercise is over before eating breakfast. In fact, this is a very bad habit, because there are certain risk factors in fasting exercise. After all, after a night's consumption, the body will lack energy supply, and it is prone to symptoms such as palpitation, shortness of breath and dizziness.
Moreover, the physical condition of the elderly will be worse than that of the young, the blood vessels will become more fragile, and the response of the nervous system will be reduced. Therefore, when the elderly exercise, they must choose some slow and relaxing exercises, such as jogging and Tai Chi. Never choose strenuous exercise, otherwise it will lead to cardiovascular disease.
Old people must get enough sleep before going to bed. Because exercise is a very exhausting thing, only enough sleep can keep your spirits up and achieve better exercise effect. Moreover, keeping enough sleep can also make the mental state of the elderly fully radiant and rosy.
In addition, the elderly also need to pay attention to the choice of sports venues. Many old people like to be close to nature when exercising. Therefore, they will choose outdoor sports. For some elderly people with cardiovascular diseases, if they exercise outdoors, try to choose a crowded place. If a dangerous situation occurs, it can be handled in time.
After reading the above, I believe everyone has their own understanding of the concept of "exercise more before 40 years old, exercise less after 50 years old, and do not exercise after 60 years old". In fact, there are still some misunderstandings in this concept. It is very important for the elderly to keep a certain amount of exercise. If you exercise too little or don't exercise, it will lead to various diseases.
However, the elderly must also choose appropriate exercise when exercising, because the physical condition of the elderly is obviously different from that of the young. If the exercise items are not selected properly, the effect of exercise will be greatly reduced. The most suitable sports for the elderly are: walking, jogging, Tai Ji Chuan, square dance and so on.
If the elderly want to exercise better and keep fit, they must pay attention to it. Step by step exercise, you must do a good job of warming up before exercise, and you can do simple stretching. This can avoid strain during exercise.