Healthy Cheerful Q&A Senior Health Geriatric Fitness

Can the elderly do squats for a long time when exercising?

Asked by:Pearl

Asked on:Apr 06, 2026 12:21 PM

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  • Dena Dena

    Apr 06, 2026

     

      Some old people like to press their legs and stretch their ligaments. This kind of exercise Of course there is no problem, but for elderly people with osteoporosis, if a large external force is applied when pressing, they will be easily injured.
      
      Also, now elderly I often go to the garden in the middle of the street to dance senior disco after dinner. Some of the rhythms are quite "powerful". The coordination of the elderly is not very good. If they deliberately try to keep up with the beat of the music, their movements will easily go out of shape. If the body loses its center of gravity, it is very dangerous to fall.
      
      For the elderly, there is no exercise suitable for everyone, and they need to explore what is suitable for them. In addition, you must control the amount of exercise so that you cannot feel like you are still the same as when you were young. If you wear too little during exercise, your shoulder joints and lower back will easily catch cold and cause joint problems. This should be paid attention to in the cooler autumn.
      
      Another reminder that needs to be given to the elderly is that they should not always sit on the sofa or chair and watch TV at home, because some elderly people are unwilling to go out and watch TV for four or five hours. This is not good for either their internal organs or their physical fitness.
      
      The elderly should exercise slowly and steadily during normal times. Doing housework can also achieve the purpose of exercise. However, do not bend down to a large extent to sweep the floor or carry heavy objects, otherwise the body will not be able to adapt to this change and strain the muscles.