Recommend several sports suitable for middle-aged people.
First, aerobics. Aerobics is a relaxed and beautiful sport. In the process of aerobic exercise, you can exercise the muscles of head, neck, shoulders, back, waist and abdomen, joints and ligaments of limbs.
Regular practice of aerobics can increase the stability of joints, make body movements agile and flexible, and also change people's mental state and relieve psychological pressure.
Second, running, here refers to jogging. Running is a simple and convenient sport, suitable for men, women and children. Long-term running can improve the flexibility of knee joint, stimulate the absorption of calcium, effectively reduce the risk of fracture, lower cholesterol and improve the symptoms of three high diseases.
For the elderly, it is recommended not to pursue speed when running, but mainly to jog, and the frequency of running is not so high. You can run three times a week for about 30 minutes each time.
Third, walk. Walking is the best and simplest aerobic exercise. Walking is the safest and best way to lose weight. Walking can not only help digestion, but also effectively move body joints.
Fourth, Tai Chi Chuan. Tai Chi is a kind of fitness method which is mainly static and dynamic, supplemented by static and dynamic, which can relieve neuromuscular tension and stabilize mood. In the process of playing Tai Ji Chuan, attention needs to be highly concentrated, and the brain, hands, eyes and other organs should cooperate with each other. Playing Tai Ji Chuan can increase the sensitivity of nervous system, improve flexibility and joint flexibility.
Five, swimming. Middle-aged people who often swim can increase their metabolism and improve their immunity. Because the buoyancy of water can support the body, it will reduce the burden on joints, which is very suitable for people who can't take part in jogging or walk too much because of joint injuries.
In short, we should choose exercise and exercise difficulty according to our age and physical condition, and the premise of all exercise should be safety.
In addition, don't exercise on an empty stomach, which can easily lead to hypoglycemia and is very dangerous.
The choice of exercise time is also particular. Light exercise such as walking can be carried out half an hour to an hour after meals, and moderate exercise should be carried out one hour after meals.