How to do aerobic exercise for the elderly

　　Among aerobic exercise, brisk walking is popular among people. Recently, some foreign media According to reports, it is recommended that elderly Do a brisk walk once a week, the distance is 1200 meters, and you should finish it within 10 minutes, so that you can exercise Endurance, and can strengthen the mind and body.

　　In this regard, Gou Bo, associate professor of the Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Office of Xi'an Institute of Physical Education, explained: "Walking 1,200 meters in 10 minutes is 7.2 kilometers per hour. This speed is slightly faster than jogging, and the amount of exercise is relatively large. But when people jog, their bodies are relatively relaxed. Brisk walking can make the muscles of the whole body tense up, and the exercise effect will be better. Not only can it effectively exercise cardiopulmonary function, but it can also help enhance the body's coordination and muscle strength. ”However, this method is not suitable for everyone, including those with poor legs and feet, arthritis, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. disease It is best for patients not to try and walk as fast as they can. Once discomfort occurs, they should stop immediately.

　　“During exercise, you should increase the amount of exercise according to your physical condition. If you feel that the amount of exercise is heavy, you can alternate between brisk walking and jogging, which will make it easier to persist. ”Gou Bo said. During exercise, you should also replenish water in time and do some relaxation exercises after exercise.