Dancing more is bad for the knees. For example, square dancing has a lot of leg bending movements, and many people hurt their back and legs because of this. Bending is the most vulnerable time for the knee joint, and the angle of rotation of the knee joint left and right is small, so bending and sideways knee joints are most likely to be injured.
Experts suggest that the hobby of these sports middle-aged and elderly friends in moderation, do not carry out too long each time, not too frequent, the action does not have to be too standard. Some of the elderly long-term dancing excessive, resulting in knee joint pain, swelling, restricted movement, squatting difficulties, joint popping and other symptoms, need to pay attention.
Expanded information:
The do's and don'ts of dancing:
1. Keep an eye on your heart rate: keep your heart rate at 60-75 percent of your maximum heart rate (220-your age). If you are 40 years old and have a maximum heart rate of 180 beats per minute, multiply it by 60% or 75% to get a heart rate of 108-135 beats per minute to ensure physical safety.
2. People with high blood pressure and heart disease must control the rhythm of swaying to the music to prevent accidents.
3, do a good job warming up, the first time to go dancing action should not be too violent, so as not to strain the muscles.
4, don't forget to add the right amount of water when you exercise.
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