Heart rate is an important index of physical exercise intensity, which can reflect the body's metabolic level and energy consumption, and can also evaluate the body's cardiovascular function. After exercise, the heart rate will change obviously. With proper exercise, the heart rate will rise within a reasonable range, reflecting the health and adaptability of the body.
Measuring the heart rate of the elderly after exercise can judge their physical activity level and health status. The measurement method is very simple. Just use a heart rate meter or watch to measure the heart rate within a certain time after exercise, usually between 1 minute and 5 minutes after exercise. According to the measured heart rate, we can identify whether the exercise intensity of the elderly is appropriate and whether the activity level meets the recommended health standards. Measuring the heart rate can also be used repeatedly, tracking and recording the exercise situation in the past period of time, adjusting the activity plan and exercise intensity of the elderly in time, and maintaining the health and adaptability of the body.
The number of steps the elderly walk every day is an important index to evaluate their physical activity level, which can be monitored and recorded by pedometers and other equipment. According to the number of steps you walk every day, you can know whether the daily physical activity of the elderly meets the recommended health standards. Grip strength test is a simple method to test the muscle strength and physical health of the elderly. During the test, the old man held a dynamometer and recorded the highest grip strength. The higher the grip strength, the stronger the muscle strength of the elderly and the better their health.
Matters needing attention in elderly activities
1. Choose an exercise mode suitable for age and health: Compared with young people, the elderly have poor physical endurance and flexibility, so they need to choose an exercise mode suitable for age and health, such as walking, Tai Ji Chuan, yoga and swimming.
2. Gradually increase the amount and intensity of exercise: the metabolic function of the elderly is relatively slow, and their exercise adaptability is worse than that of young people, so it is necessary to gradually increase the amount, intensity and frequency of exercise to avoid sudden and strenuous exercise.
3, moderate drinking water: the elderly's body water metabolism ability declines, easy to dehydrate, so drink water in moderation when participating in activities.
4. Avoid extreme weather: The elderly have weak physical functions and are prone to discomfort in extreme weather. Therefore, we should pay special attention to the weather when participating in activities and avoid activities in extremely hot or cold environments.
5. Pay attention to mental health: The mental health of the elderly is very important. Keep a positive attitude when participating in activities, and don't be overworked and anxious, so as not to affect your physical and mental health.
The elderly should pay attention to safety and physical condition, choose activities that suit them, and keep a positive attitude and happy mood, which is of great help to the physical and mental health of the elderly.