Aunt Zhou is a retired teacher, and her greatest pleasure in her free time is walking and chatting with her old sisters in the park. Recently, however, she has been feeling flustered and short of breath from time to time, and she is sweating like rain after walking a few steps.
Aunt Zhou didn't care at first, until one day, when she was walking, she suddenly felt that the world was spinning and almost fell, and the frightened Aunt Zhou hurriedly went to the hospital for examination, only to find out that she was suffering from coronary heart disease and high blood pressure.
After doing a thorough examination for Aunt Zhou, the doctor Li Hua said earnestly: "Aunt Zhou, your situation is a little complicated. Coronary heart disease and hypertension are common in the elderly population, but they should not be ignored. Although walking is good for your health, too much intensity may induce cardiovascular accidents. I recommend that you stop walking for a while and get your body in shape. "
Aunt Zhou asked puzzledly: "However, I have always heard that 'life lies in movement', is it wrong to take a walk?"
Dr. Li Hua explained: "You are right, but exercise is 'different from person to person', and for middle-aged and elderly people, especially those with underlying diseases, it is important to assess their physical condition and choose the appropriate exercise method and intensity before exercising.
When walking, we should also grasp the 'four avoidances': one is to avoid exercise on an empty stomach, the second is to avoid exercising immediately after meals, the third is to avoid strenuous exercise, and the fourth is to avoid exercising with illness. Only by taking steps and doing what we can can can we not only strengthen our bodies but also not hurt our muscles and bones. "
Aunt Zhou suddenly realized. Under the guidance of the doctor, she began to try low-intensity exercises such as breathing exercises and tai chi, and paid attention to the reasonable arrangement of her work and rest time.
Gradually, Aunt Zhou's physical condition has improved significantly, and her mood has become happy. She sighed: "In the final analysis, health sports are to improve the quality of life, not to find guilt for yourself. Only by respecting life and conforming to nature can we truly reap the benefits of health. "
Aunt Zhou's experience has given us profound inspiration.
It is true that exercise is a good way to maintain physical and mental health, but it is not a "panacea", and everyone's physical condition is unique, and blindly copying the experiences of others is not only unhelpful, but can be counterproductive. In order to carry out health care exercises safely and effectively, it is necessary to treat the symptoms of each person individually.
For middle-aged and elderly people, we should pay special attention to the control of exercise intensity. As we age, various physiological functions gradually decline, and cardiopulmonary function, muscle strength, and balance will be affected.
Too strenuous or long-lasting exercise not only cannot achieve the effect of strengthening the body, but may increase the burden on the heart and induce cardiovascular accidents, therefore, low-intensity, aerobic exercise is often more suitable for middle-aged and elderly people.
In addition, we need to pay attention to the "time window" of the movement. Exercising on an empty stomach will cause blood sugar fluctuations, exercising immediately after meals will affect digestion and absorption, and exercising with illness is even more self-inflicted.
Choose the right time to exercise, not only to avoid unnecessary damage, but also to allow the body to get full rest and repair, before each exercise, do a few minutes of warm-up exercises, after exercise, but also to relax and stretch appropriately, so that the body slowly returns to calm.
In the summer, you may want to take a walk in the early morning or evening, and in the winter, when the wind is cold, indoor exercise may be a better choice.
No matter when and where, we must learn to listen to our bodies and give ourselves room to adjust. After all, the purpose of wellness is to make life better, not to burden yourself.
In the face of complex health information, we need to learn to think independently and be cautious about any "standard answers". Instead of blindly following the so-called "health secrets", it is better to calm down and listen to your body and develop a scientific exercise plan under the guidance of a medical professional.
Only by abandoning the rush for quick success and following the laws of science can we truly reap the benefits of sports and stir up moving ripples in the long river of life.
The way to health is balance. Exercise is an important part of this, but it's not the whole story. Diet, mood, and social interactions are all cornerstones of overall health.
We must embrace life with an open and inclusive mindset and approach challenges with a positive and optimistic attitude. On the road to health, every step is worth remembering, and every step leads to the distance.