Most people will think that once people get old, sports will begin to fall short. Recently, the American magazine "Men's Health" pointed out that after the age of 40, men's fitness status will be different from that of young people, but if we pay attention to the following eight points, the effect will be better.
1. Don't underestimate your sports ability, you can do a high-intensity exercise appropriately. Don't think that after 40 years old, your athletic ability will plummet. The study found that men's sports ability is between 50 and 75 years old, which will only decrease by 3.4% every year. Therefore, don't be afraid of high-intensity sports such as basketball and football. Proper participation can not only enhance physical fitness, but also help to reduce stress and relax.
2. Choose the way that makes you comfortable. If you often have some physical discomfort while playing a certain sport, it means that you are not suitable for this sport.
3. Adjust the speed and give priority to interval training. For example, walking can be combined with fast walking, slow walking and jogging during exercise, which will help you consume more calories in a short time and eliminate beer belly.
4. Just start exercising, don't ask too fast. If you have no exercise habits before, you can start with the simplest walking. Increase the amount of exercise after forming a habit. People in their forties should fully warm up no matter how experienced they are.
5. Increase strength, flexibility and balance exercises. With the increase of age, human organs are aging. Therefore, aerobic exercise should be carried out for 30 minutes every day, but the strength, flexibility and balance should be appropriately increased.
6. Diversification of sports. Doing the same exercise every day is easy to get bored and hurt, especially for men over 40 years old. Therefore, it is suggested to carry out cross exercises, such as the combination of running and cycling, swimming and strength equipment exercises.
7. Exercise with everyone. It is important to get the support of family and friends. Let's encourage each other and train together.
8. Pay attention to old injuries. Exercise must pay attention to old injuries. If your knee is injured, running is not the best choice.