What precautions should be taken when doing leg press for the elderly?

　　many old people exercise If you like to press your legs, just find a railing, put your legs up, and exercise while chatting. but elderly Muscle elasticity is poor and joints have degenerated. If the angle of leg pressing is not grasped correctly, it is easy to cause leg joint injuries.

　　Especially for beginners, the height of the leg press should not be too high. When the leg is lifted, it should not exceed the hip joint. The angle between the two legs is about 45 degrees. Huang Guangmin, director of the Institute of Sports Medicine of the State Sports General Administration, explained that although this height may seem short, it is the safest because this angle puts the hip joint in a natural physiological state and is easier for the elderly to reach, making it less likely to fall and cause damage to the joints. After a period of time, the joints have opened up, and it is safer to choose a slightly higher height.

　　Huang Guangmin reminded that it is dangerous for the elderly to press their legs, so they must be stable when standing on one leg. It is best to have an armrest to avoid shaking and falling.； Second, be gentle and do not press the legs too hard to avoid damage to the muscles and bones of the waist and legs. ； Third, you must be slow. The movement of pressing the legs should be slow. ； Fourth, it should be short, usually 3-5 minutes each time. ； 5. Relax. Don’t end the exercise immediately after pressing your legs. Do some kicking exercises to relax and adjust.