Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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In an ordinary town, there lives a retired teacher named Uncle Liu.
He is 72 years old, but he still maintains the Xi of his youth - getting up every morning to exercise.
However, this ordinary morning was not ordinary.
Uncle Liu felt dizzy as soon as he woke up, and his whole person seemed to have lost his center of gravity.
He knew that this was not a good sign, so he hurriedly registered to go to the hospital.
In the waiting room of the hospital
Uncle Liu chatted with Aunt Zhang, who was also an elderly person.
Aunt Zhang's mouth is like a river, as if she has endless words to say.
She told Uncle Liu, "Do you know, I heard that exercise and life are closely linked, but when you are older, some sports are not suitable for doing. ”
Uncle Liu smiled, he had always been proud of his health and had never seriously considered this issue.
The doctor finally called Uncle Liu's name.
The doctor in the consultation room, a young and energetic female doctor, listened to Uncle Liu's symptoms and began to inquire in detail about his daily Xi.
Uncle Liu told the doctor that he would run and do strength training every day. When the doctor heard this, his face became serious.
"Uncle Liu, although exercise is very beneficial to health, not all sports are suitable for older people. ”
The doctor began to explain to Mr. Liu, mentioning a study in older adults that showed that excessive strenuous exercise can increase the burden on the heart and may even lead to accidental injuries.
She continued: "For someone over 70 like you, there are three exercises that should be done as little as possible. ”
The first is long-distance running, as it puts a lot of strain on the knee joints and heart.
The second is weightlifting, which is a test of the fragile bones of the elderly.
The third is high-intensity interval training, a vigorous mode of exercise that can easily push people out of the safe heart rate range.
Uncle Liu fell into deep thought after hearing this, he never realized that his way of exercising could be harmful to his health.
Seeing this, the doctor added some exercise suggestions suitable for the elderly, such as walking, tai chi and swimming.
Her words were full of care, which made Uncle Liu feel a long-lost warmth.
Just as Uncle Liu was about to leave, the doctor suddenly asked him a seemingly inconsequential question:
"Do you know why snails can survive in a barrier-heavy environment?"
Uncle Liu was stunned for a moment, not understanding what connection this had to do with his situation.
The doctor smiled and explained: "Snails survive because they always move at their own pace, not in a hurry.
For us, knowing our bodies and choosing a lifestyle that suits our rhythm is the key to longevity and health. ”
Uncle Liu suddenly realized that not all sports are suitable for him, and finding the exercise that suits his rhythm is the most important thing.
I know you may still have a lot of questions, such as "How can seniors properly combine exercise and rest?"
But this question is left to everyone to explore and ponder.
Remember, take care of your body at all times and in all places, because it is the most precious treasure.
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