There are many benefits of exercise for the elderly, but from a scientific point of view, from a medical point of view, exercise can reduce the risk of chronic diseases for the elderly, improve the metabolism of the skeletal system, increase bone density and prevent diseases caused by osteoporosis. It has become an important task for the development of communities in large and small cities to mobilize the elderly to exercise more and let them feel their colorful lives during exercise, which makes the entertainment activities more and more abundant. In terms of exercise and fitness, the elderly flinch because they are worried about their health.
The heart is supported, can you still exercise? I once had a broken bone, and now I still have seven or eight steel nails. I have cardiovascular disease. What should I do if I get sick during exercise? Faced with these problems, it is particularly important to choose a suitable exercise mode.
1, adopting diversified sports methods.
In the current fitness circle, fitness exercise can be said to be in various forms. Because of the decline of physical function of the elderly, if they do a single exercise, a certain joint of the body will be damaged in use. It is suggested that diversified training methods can bring comprehensive sports effects to the body.
2. Keep the original aerobic exercise.
At present, the aerobic exercises that the elderly usually contact are: walking slowly, swimming, cycling, skipping rope, square dancing and so on. It can effectively prevent osteoporosis, improve human vascular system, improve respiratory function, comprehensively regulate human metabolic function, reduce fat accumulation, improve human immune function, enhance happiness experience, reduce depression and mental illness.
3. Contact resistance movement
On the basis of aerobic exercise, you can contact strength exercise. Such as push-ups, dumb bell exercises, squats, belly rolls, elastic belt, and tensioners, can accelerate the blood circulation and metabolism of skeletal muscle, improve cardiovascular function, and regulate the excitement of brain and nerve cells, which is beneficial to the elderly who are too thin.
4. Flexible exercise
Flexibility exercise is mainly stretching exercise. In old age, bones are stiff, muscles and ligaments contract severely, and the skin is slack. This kind of exercise can delay the occurrence of the above symptoms and improve the flexibility and coordination of the body.
5, neuromuscular training.
Some people who are aging have a sense of balance and coordination. When the external sense of food deteriorates, the risk of old people falling down can be reduced through neuromuscular training, and Tai Ji Chuan, yoga and Pilates can be selected as exercise forms.
The most important thing for the elderly is to be rational and scientific, and to avoid the danger caused by improper exercise. Exercise can not only prevent chronic diseases, but also bring positive energy to the exercise of more elderly people.