Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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"Ouch, my waist, it's not easy to carry so many dishes home!"
Aunt Li said as she slowly walked on the way home.
It's almost the Spring Festival, she is going to cook at home to entertain relatives and friends, walking in the bustling market, she meets the next-door neighbor who has just finished a physical examination, Uncle Wang.
"Aunt Li, you have bought a lot of good things!"
Uncle Wang patted his stomach and said with a smile, "I just finished a physical examination, and the doctor said that I need to exercise more because of my body." ”
Is running a "health supplement"?
"Exercise? I watched TV and said that running is a good thing, just like a health supplement. ”
Aunt Li said as she weighed the vegetable basket in her hand.
"Haha, running is a health supplement? This is the first time I've heard of it. ”
Uncle Wang smiled and shook his head, "However, the doctor did say that there are two things to pay attention to when running after the age of 50." ”
"Oh, what do you have to pay attention to?" asked Aunt Li curiously.
Do 2 things well to help you live longer
"First, don't be too aggressive.
At our age, bones are not as hard as they were when we were younger, and they are prone to injury.
Second, you have to look at the heartbeat, don't let the heart get too tired. ”
Uncle Wang said seriously.
At this time, Aunt Li remembered a friend of hers, Dr. Zhang, who was an experienced doctor.
Dr. Zhang once said that running after the age of 50 is indeed a good choice, but it has to be scientifically exercised.
He also mentioned an interesting study that says there is a lot of data to support that moderate running can enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
"I remember Dr. Zhang said that running can help blood circulation, which is good for controlling blood sugar and blood pressure.
He also mentioned that it is best to control your heart rate between 60% and 70% of your maximum heart rate during exercise. ”
Aunt Li said as she reminisced.
"Gee, those numbers sound like a big head. ”
Uncle Wang shook his head with a smile, "However, hearing you say that, I kind of want to give it a try." ”
Aunt Li thought of another patient mentioned by Dr. Zhang, Uncle Zhao.
Uncle Zhao never exercised before, and as a result, his health became worse and worse.
At Dr. Zhang's suggestion, he began to run slowly.
At the beginning, Uncle Zhao could only walk a few steps, and slowly, he could run for several minutes in a row.
After a few months, Uncle Zhao felt much better in spirit, and his sleep quality also improved.
In fact, Dr. Zhang also said that in addition to running, swimming and cycling are also good.
The key is to find the right exercise for you. Aunt Li continued.
Uncle Wang nodded, "That's right, I also have to find a suitable exercise." ”
In addition, Dr. Zhang also reminded that it is necessary to warm up and stretch well before and after exercise, which can reduce the risk of injury. Aunt Li added.
"Well, I remember. Thank you, Aunt Li!" Uncle Wang said gratefully.
The two chatted and slowly walked to their respective homes.
Suddenly, Aunt Li thought of a question:
"Uncle Wang, you said, if a person doesn't like sports since he was a child, and suddenly starts exercising in old age, will this have any bad effects on his body?"
This may seem like a bit off topic, but it's actually very important.
Dr. Zhang once said that no matter what age you start exercising, it is good for your body.
Even if you don't start exercising until you are old, as long as you do what you can and arrange your exercise plan reasonably, you can gradually improve your physical function and help your health.
Of course, for the elderly who have never exercised, it is best to do it under the advice of a doctor to avoid excessive exercise intensity or choose an exercise method that is not suitable for them, causing unnecessary physical injury.
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