At the same time, we should also pay attention to the exercise time as far as possible not in the morning, especially in the winter morning. Autumn and winter are the high incidence seasons of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and the morning is also the high incidence period, so exercise can be arranged at 5 pm. Sports equipment for the elderly is also very important. Pay attention to keep warm in winter, clothes should be comfortable and fit, and there should not be too much decoration. Shoes must fit and be non-slip to prevent falls and injuries.
The World Health Organization defines the elderly as people over 60 years old, and their bodies have their own unique physiological characteristics.
Physical characteristics of the elderly:
With the decline of body function and the increase of basic diseases, various functions of the body begin to decline, such as the decline of basal metabolic rate, organ function, muscle atrophy, joint activity failure and so on. The decline of physical function will lead to easy injury during exercise and should not be recovered.
Osteoporosis is a problem that every elderly person must face. With the increase of age, osteoporosis will gradually increase. Old people must avoid "osteoporotic fracture" when exercising, because this kind of fracture does not require much violence and the recovery is slow.
Extended data:
Exercise mode suitable for the elderly
Walking:
Walking is a good health exercise, which is very suitable for the elderly. Walking exercise is simple and easy, it is a whole-body exercise with moderate intensity, and it can enhance the cardiopulmonary function of the elderly and adjust their physical condition.
Swimming:
Swimming is a kind of full-body exercise that is very suitable for the elderly, which can improve the coordination of exercise and improve the cardiopulmonary function of the elderly.
Dance:
Dancing is also a good exercise for the elderly, which not only exercises the body, but also increases the interpersonal communication of the elderly and reduces their psychological problems. However, it should be noted that the dancing time should not be too long, preferably not more than half an hour, and the movements should not be too violent, especially the movements of twisting the waist, hips and knees to avoid accidental injury.
TCM regimen:
Wu Qin Opera, Tai Ji Chuan, Yijinjing, Baduanjin and other traditional Chinese medicine techniques. Both have the function of strengthening the body, and are suitable for men, women and children to practice. For example, Baduanjin has only eight movements, which are refined and moderate in exercise. It can also dredge meridians, qi and blood, and regulate the function of viscera.
People's Network-How do the elderly exercise? We should follow the principle of "light, soft, slow and short"