More and more older people are emphasizing physical exercise, and many are joining the ranks of physical exercise. But due to the physical reasons of the elderly, not all sports are suitable for the elderly. Therefore, when older people exercise in their lives, they should choose sports that are suitable for them so as not to damage their health. So what are the suitable exercises for the elderly? Next, will introduce the big sports suitable for the elderly for your reference.
1. Walking
Walking in the park or other places with good environment can not only exercise the heart and lungs, but also enjoy the scenery. Brisk walking consumes a lot of energy and does not put too much stress on the joints.
2. Cycling
If you want to enjoy the beauty of mountains and rivers, mountain biking can help you realize this desire. Unlike walking and long-distance running, this sport puts less stress on the joints, and its energy consumption and endurance workout are not inferior.
3. Play basketball
Anyone who enjoys team sports can't resist the lure of basketball. Hand-eye coordination improves when you exercise your upper and lower body.
4. Jogging
If you like to exercise alone, jogging is a good choice. It is best to exercise with your partner because there are many emergencies among the elderly. If many people exercise together, some of them can ask for help in time in case of emergency.
5. Medical Exercises
This set of exercises is also very suitable and is a full body exercise. It can also be done in the living room and balcony. Xinhua bookstore also sells coaching and performance CDs. It's not difficult to learn, but it takes about 50-60 minutes and 50-60 movements are not very memorable. Just put on the CD and start the music. The exercises are really good for the body and are done freely and casually, it's just hard to stick with them for too long.
6. Tai Chi Softball
Use a racket kind of like a tennis racket where the Tai Chi ball can be played. Playing before bed helps you sleep. It is available at sporting goods stores for about 30 dollars. This sport is very convenient and can be played in the office and at home. Coaches are available at bookstores.
7. Square Dance
Square dance is suitable for older people who have dexterous movements and physical strength. Along with the music, the body dances, the whole body movement, all the cells of the body are exercised, sweating profusely, the fun after the exercise is endless. Square dance can also cultivate sentiment, so that the elderly love music, rekindle the enthusiasm for life.
8. Walk backwards
Don't underestimate backwards. When a person retrogresses, the body leans backward and the pressure on the lower back goes backward. It's great for older people with symptoms such as lumbar disc herniation and can help relieve pressure on the lumbar spine. After regressing, they can get a good night's sleep.
9. Taijiquan
There are many schools of Taiji Chuan and many moves, such as the Simple Twenty-Four Methods, which are relatively easy to learn. However, each school has its own way of fighting, but basically there is not much difference. You can buy a coaching disk at the new bookstore and put it in your living room and veranda for five or six minutes at a time. I think it's good for novices. Of course there are forty-four types, eighty-eight types and so on. If you learn the basics, you can go on to further education.