Three exercise methods are not good for the health of the elderly

In real life, many elderly people often participate in morning exercises and outdoor exercises to enhance their physical fitness and prolong their life. However, fitness requires scientific methods. Unscientific exercise not only fails to achieve these effects, but has the opposite effect and harms the health of the elderly. The following three fitness exercise methods are not conducive to the health and longevity of the elderly.

Method 1: Untimely morning exercise

Many elderly people believe that the air is better in the morning and is suitable for exercise. In fact, before the sun comes out, the carbon dioxide content in the air is higher and the air quality is poor, so it is best to arrange morning exercises one hour after the sun comes out. When elderly people exercise in the morning, first, they should not do morning exercises near roads with heavy traffic or in places with dense woods, because these places gather a large amount of carbon dioxide, which is not good for health; second, they should not do morning exercises in foggy weather, because fog contains many harmful substances; third, they must eat a little before going out for morning exercise, because morning exercises on an empty stomach can easily cause hypoglycemia.

In addition, the coronary artery tension is high in the morning and the sympathetic nerve excitability is also high. The incidence of cardiovascular disease is highest from 6 am to 12 noon. Experts recommend that it is best for the elderly to exercise in the afternoon or evening.

Method 2: Take a walk immediately after a meal

Many elderly people take 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 the perspective of modern medicine, when eating, especially when eating a full meal, the heart load of the elderly increases, and post-meal exercise has a significant negative effect on the cardiovascular system. Therefore, the elderly should avoid exercising immediately after a full meal. Exercise should be done one or two hours after a meal.

Method 3: Try to learn what others do

It is a bad habit to rush to learn whatever exercise programs others are doing. The elderly should choose appropriate sports and exercise amounts according to their age, medical condition, physical strength and personal interests, and proceed step by step and persevere, otherwise they will end up making things worse.

In addition, the elderly need to get enough 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.