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On a sunny morning, the 68-year-old uncle Li Ming was as usual.
Jogging on the path in the park on this day, Li Ming suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest, and then fell to the ground. On this day, Li Ming felt a sharp pain in his chest, and then fell to the ground.
His family couldn't understand why jogging, which was a well-known activity, suddenly led to Li Ming's death.
Dr. Zhang Hua received them and patiently explained the possible causes. He mentions that while jogging is indeed a healthy form of exercise, it is not suitable for everyone to do it without restrictions. Especially for the elderly, there are some common misunderstandings when jogging, and many elderly people do not pay attention to these problems.
First of all, Dr. Zhang Hua pointed out that one of the biggest mistakes when jogging is excessive exercise. Many older people believe that more exercise leads to better health outcomes.
However, excessive exercise can put a huge strain on the heart, especially for older people with a history of heart disease. Excessive jogging not only does not provide additional health benefits, but may increase the risk of heart attack.
Older adults who jog more than 30 kilometers a week are nearly 30 percent more likely to have a heart attack than those who jog only 10 to 20 kilometers.
Secondly, Dr. Zhang Hua talked about how many elderly people ignore the importance of warming up before jogging. He explained that warm-up exercises can help blood circulation flow more smoothly and gradually increase the heart rate, thus reducing the burden on the heart during exercise.
Lack of proper warm-up, direct start of high-intensity jogging, is a common cause of heart attack. He detailed a scientific warm-up routine that included an easy walk and some simple stretching exercises that lasted at least 10 minutes each time. The third misconception is about the management of diet.
Dr. Zhang Hua pointed out that many elderly people have problems with diet control before and after jogging. They either consume too much food before exercise, resulting in an overburden on the gastrointestinal tract during exercise, or they do not pay attention to supplementing proper nutrition after exercise, which affects the body's recovery.
Dr. Zhang Hua recommends eating some easy-to-digest snacks such as bananas and bread before jogging, and protein and carbohydrates should be supplemented within 30 minutes after exercise to help muscle recovery.
Dr. Zhang Hua also mentioned a point that he believes is overlooked by most people - the influence of environmental factors on jogging safety. He argues that while it may not seem to be directly related to health, in fact, the air quality and weather conditions while jogging greatly affect the safety of exercise.
He pointed out that, especially in winter and hazy days, pollutants and cold air in the air can put an additional burden on the respiratory system and heart, which is especially dangerous for the elderly.
Li Ming's family asked the question: How can I tell if I'm suitable for jogging or need to adjust my exercise plan? Dr. Zhang Hua replied that the best way to do this is to have regular health check-ups and discuss your exercise plan with your doctor.
He also stressed the importance of regular monitoring of heart health, such as electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac stress test, to ensure safe exercise.
The exchange helped Li Ming's family a lot, as they gained a more comprehensive understanding of jogging and exercise for seniors, as well as clear guidance on how to exercise safely.
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