Recommend 9 kinds of fitness exercises suitable for the elderly

 　　more and more elderly People pay more attention to sports and health, and many people join sports. exercise in the ranks. However, due to the physical reasons of the elderly, not all exercises are suitable for the elderly. Therefore, when the elderly exercise in their daily lives, they should choose exercises that suit them to avoid damaging their bodies. healthy . So what exercises are suitable for the elderly? Next, the editor will introduce to you some major exercises suitable for the elderly for your reference.

　　1. Take a walk

　　Walking in the park or other places with good environment can not only exercise your heart and lungs, but also enjoy the scenery. Walking quickly consumes more energy and does not put too much pressure on the joints.

　　2. Cycling

　　If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers, mountain biking can help you realize this wish. Unlike hiking and long-distance running, this exercise puts less pressure on the joints, and the energy consumption and endurance training are no less than other sports.

　　3. Play basketball

　　People who like team sports will definitely not be able to resist the temptation of basketball. While the upper and lower limbs are exercised, hand-eye coordination will also be improved.

　　4. Jogging

　　If you like to exercise alone, jogging is a good choice. However, the editor suggests that it is best to exercise with a partner, because there are many emergencies among the elderly. If more than one person exercises together, there will be someone who can call for help in time when an emergency occurs.

　　5. Medical exercises

　　This set of exercises is also very suitable. It is a whole-body exercise and can be done in the living room or on the balcony. Xinhua Bookstore also sells coaching CDs and performance CDs. It is not difficult to learn, but it takes a long time, about 50 to 60 minutes, and the 50 to 60 movements are not easy to remember. You can only do it by putting on the CD and turning on the music. This set of exercises is really good for the body, and it is relatively free and casual to do, but it takes too long and is not easy to stick to.

　　6. Tai Chi soft ball

　　Using a racket that looks a bit like a tennis racket, you can do Tai Chi anywhere. sleep Front play helps you sleep. It is sold in sporting goods stores and costs about thirty yuan a piece. This exercise is very convenient and can be done in the office or at home. The bookstore sells coaching CDs.

　　7. Square dance

　　Square dancing is suitable for the elderly who are agile and physically fit. Along with the music, the body dances, the whole body moves, all the cells in the body are exercised, and you sweat profusely, which is the feeling of pleasure after exercise. Square dancing can also cultivate sentiments, make the elderly love music and regain their enthusiasm for life.

　　8. Walk backwards

　　Don't underestimate backsliding. When a person backs up, his body leans back, and the pressure on the waist is also moved backwards. It is very good for the elderly with lumbar disc herniation and other symptoms. It can help reduce the pressure on the lumbar spine. After the backing is completed, you can have a good night's sleep.

　　9. Tai Chi

　　Tai Chi is divided into many factions and many moves, such as the Simple Twenty-Four, which is relatively simple and easy to learn, but each faction has different fighting methods, but basically they are not much different. You can buy a coaching disc at Xinhua Bookstore, which lasts five or six minutes each time and can be played in the living room or on the balcony. I think it is very suitable for beginners. Of course, there are also forty-four poses, eighty-eight poses, etc. Once you have learned the basics, you can further your studies.