There are many types of exercise suitable for the elderly, the key is to choose according to their own physical conditions and preferences. Arranged according to the breadth and convenience of participation in exercise, the main are: walking, jogging, tai chi, dancing, playing ball (gate ball, badminton, softball, air volleyball), pedal cycle, swimming, fitness (bar, dumbbells, push-ups, etc.). Regarding exercise programs for the elderly, all I have seen are some introductions about playing tai chi, walking, and some other things. I have a different point of view.
I think that no matter whether it is the elderly, middle-aged people, or young people, should be based on their own actual situation, combined with the characteristics of different sports to achieve a better sports fitness effect. Then most of the physical fitness is still good relative to older people in their 60s. Is the choice of exercise for the elderly is just walking? Not exactly, I have seen a lot of 60 more than 70 more than in the gym sweating. Also saw more than 70 elderly, outdoor fitness, pull-ups more than 10.
Square dance is the original creation of China's middle-aged and elderly people, and its influence throughout the corners of China, and even in the world has had an impact. Square dancing is not too strenuous, belongs to the whole body movement, can exercise, but also can enjoy the music, but also body shaping. There is also an incidental gain, that is, in the collective to find the joy and friendship. Square dancing is very beneficial to the physical and mental health of the elderly. Medical Health Exercise: Whole body exercise that can be done in the living room, on the balcony. Medical health care exercises are good for the body, and do it freely and casually.
Elderly fitness according to the existing physical conditions, should choose aerobic exercise program. And choose the program to exercise, promote physical and mental health for the purpose. Walking in the park or other environmentally sound place, can exercise the heart and lungs, but also to enjoy the scenery, fast walking consumes more energy, and will not cause too much pressure on the joints. Swimming is best for seniors if they can swim. First of all, swimming is the least harmful to the body. The water is buoyant and does not harm any joints. Secondly, swimming exercise lung capacity, again swimming on the body pressure is minimized, there is no requirement for the quality of the body, no matter how fat can be.