After the age of 50, don’t try these five activities easily, otherwise it will hurt your health.

We often hear that "life lies in exercise", and this concept has been widely recognized.

With the rapid development of modern medical technology, the effect of insisting on exercise is far better than all kinds of drugs and health products, and it is also a way of disease prevention and treatment advocated by major authoritative doctors and health experts.

What are the benefits of sports for the elderly?

Step 1 improve immunity

Regular physical activity can significantly improve the immune cell function of the elderly and reduce the incidence of colds and other common diseases.

A strengthened immune system means that the body can fight viruses and bacteria more effectively and stay healthy.

2. Anti-aging

Moderate exercise can accelerate blood circulation, comprehensively exercise various organs and tissues of the body, help prevent tissue degradation, and maintain body function and energy.

Old people can increase muscle mass and maintain muscle strength and flexibility through exercise, which is very important to slow down aging.

3. Prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are the main health threats among the elderly.

Proper exercise can enhance the heart’s ability to pump blood, promote blood circulation and effectively prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In addition, exercise can also improve cardiopulmonary function and enhance the overall endurance and vitality of the elderly.

4. Enhance the function of digestive system

With the increase of age, the elderly may encounter problems of weakened digestive ability, such as loss of appetite and indigestion. Regular exercise can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and enhance the function of digestive system, thus improving digestion.

Old people should not try these five activities easily.

Step 1 run long distances

Long-distance running requires high endurance and joint endurance, especially for knees and ankles.

Long-term persistence may accelerate joint wear and tear, causing pain or arthritis. Older people with weak cardiopulmonary function may also suffer from excessive heart pressure during long-distance running, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Step 2 climb mountains or stairs

These activities will exert great pressure on the knees, especially when going downhill or down stairs.

Elderly people with osteoporosis or knee joint problems are at high risk when participating in these activities, and are prone to falls and fractures.

3. Rotational motion

For example, the rapid rotation in group exercises may make the elderly with decreased balance feel dizzy and fall.

This kind of exercise requires high stability of the waist and legs, which can easily lead to muscle strain or joint sprain.

Step 4 sit-ups

Sit-ups mainly exercise abdominal muscles, but have great pressure on the spine. Sit-ups in elderly people with degenerative spine may lead to spinal injury or excessive muscle strain, causing back pain.

Step 5 squat

Squat can effectively exercise the strength of lower limbs, but it puts great pressure on knee joints. Squatting in elderly people with knee pain or osteoporosis may aggravate knee pain or cause joint injury.

What sports are suitable for the elderly?

1.tai chi

Tai Chi is a slow and gentle exercise, which is very suitable for the elderly. It can enhance the strength of lower limbs, improve balance ability, improve cardiopulmonary function and body flexibility, and has less pressure on joints.

Step 2 take a slow walk

Walking is an activity with low intensity and good effect, which is suitable for the elderly. Walking slowly every day can improve cardiopulmonary function, strengthen muscle activity and maintain joint flexibility.

At the same time, walking is also a social activity, which helps to improve the mood and quality of life of the elderly.

Step 3 swim

Swimming is a whole-body exercise, which can effectively improve heart and lung capacity and enhance muscle strength, and has little impact on joints. Buoyancy in water can reduce body weight and sports injuries, especially for the elderly.

Original title: "After the age of 50, don’t try these five activities easily, otherwise health will not be harmful! 》

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