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What is the appropriate way to exercise for the elderly?

Asked by:Cedar

Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 05:18 AM

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  • Calista Calista

    Mar 31, 2026

      of elderly in progress exercise There are sometimes squatting movements for a long time, which should be avoided with special attention. Because people's knee joints are very tense when they bend their knees, they wear out very much, which can easily lead to the acceleration of the course of joint disease. Some elderly people like to press their legs and stretch their ligaments. This kind of exercise is of course no problem. However, for example, elderly people with osteoporosis may be easily injured if the external force is greater when pressing.

      In addition, now the elderly 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.

      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.