The most suitable fitness method for the elderly

　　The basic characteristics of fitness methods should be simple and easy to learn, the amount of exercise should not be too large, not too strenuous, not too bending and bowing, and it should have health care effects. right elderly Harmless to the body.

　　Walking and climbing stairs

　　There is a Chinese saying: When people get older, their legs will fade first. The legs are an important pillar of the body. When people begin to age, osteoporosis creeps in and bones become fragile. In addition, not only the cardiopulmonary function of older people weakens, but also the muscles of the whole body gradually relax, and the elasticity and contractility decrease. Therefore, many elderly people walk slowly and with difficulty, showing a unique senile gait. Therefore, whether the legs and feet are flexible has become one of the important indicators to measure whether a person is aging.

　　In order to delay aging, the elderly should walk as much as possible to exercise Leg and lower back muscles, improve blood circulation of muscles and bones, reduce the occurrence of osteoporosis, while walking can also exercise respiratory and circulatory system functions. Elderly people in good physical condition can do stair climbing exercise, but be careful

　　(l) Balance work and rest. After every 1-2 floors, take a short rest on the stair platform and wait until your heartbeat and breathing stabilize before continuing to climb up.

　　(2) When climbing the stairs, you should act within your ability and avoid going too fast or working too hard.

　　(3) Pay attention to safety. Keep your feet to the ground, your eyes to your feet, and don't be distracted to avoid accidents.

　　do tai chi

　　Tai Chi is a very popular exercise for the elderly. It has gentle movements and is easy to master. There is stillness in movement, movement in stillness, a combination of hardness and softness, and a combination of virtuality and reality. Regular practice of Tai Chi can strengthen muscles and bones, sharpen joints, replenish qi, nourish the mind, dredge meridians, and circulate qi and blood. It can treat chronic diseases of many systems. disease All have the role of auxiliary treatment. Regular practice can cure diseases and strengthen the body.

　　Play with exercise ball

　　Exercise balls are available in pecan, ivory, jade or stainless steel. When the elderly are strolling on the street or chatting in the cool air, they are practicing with a fitness ball with one hand or even both hands. They are free and easy, leisurely and comfortable, which is a sight to behold.