Revealing three major misunderstandings about fitness among the elderly

　　Misunderstanding 1: Morning exercise.

　　Many people think that the air in the morning is good and suitable for exercise . In fact, before the sun comes out, the carbon dioxide content in the air is high and the air quality is poor. Therefore, morning exercises should be arranged one hour after the sun comes up. Moreover, it is not advisable to do morning exercises next to roads with a lot of traffic or in places with dense woods, because a large amount of carbon dioxide accumulates and is useless. healthy。

　　Secondly, it is not advisable to do morning exercises in foggy weather because the fog contains many harmful substances. Third, morning exercise on an empty stomach can easily cause hypoglycemia. In addition, coronary artery tone is high in the morning and sympathetic nerve Excitability is also high. The incidence of cardiovascular diseases is highest from 6 am to 12 noon. Try to choose activities in the afternoon or evening.

　　Misunderstanding 2: Take a walk after a meal.

　　Many old people regard the old saying "walk a hundred steps after a meal and live to ninety-nine" as a fitness motto. In fact, walking a hundred steps after a meal is not scientific. From a modern medical point of view, eating, especially when you are full, elderly The heart load increases, and postprandial exercise has a significant negative effect on the cardiovascular system. Therefore, older adults should avoid exercising within two hours after a heavy meal.

　　Misunderstanding 3: Everyone competes to learn whatever activities others do.

　　This is a very bad habit. The elderly should choose appropriate sports and amounts of exercise based on their age, condition, physical strength, and personal hobbies, and do so step by step and persevere, otherwise they will be self-defeating.

　　In addition, the elderly need to ensure adequate sleep, pay attention to diet and nutrition, and ensure a comprehensive and adequate intake of vitamins and minerals, so that exercise can achieve the desired effect.