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"Oops, today's lecture at the hospital was so interesting!" When Mr. Chen returned home, he said excitedly to his family while taking off his shoes.
Although he is nearly 60 years old, Mr. Chen's spirit is not lost to that of young people, and today he has just returned from a health seminar at a community hospital and has learned a lot about how to maintain the health of the elderly.
Mr. Chen is a retired elementary school art teacher, and after retirement, he has not chosen a quiet retirement life, but has been looking for various ways to stay active.
After the lecture, he returned to his warm home with a full harvest and shared what he had learned and felt with his family.
One day two years ago, Mr. Chen happened to see an article on the Internet, mentioning that crawling has great benefits for improving physical function, especially for the elderly, and can enhance muscle strength and coordination.
Although his family was surprised by this type of exercise at first, Mr. Chen decided to give it a try.
So, from that day on, regardless of wind and rain, Mr. Chen insisted on "crawling" in the yard at home every day.
At first, the neighbors pointed out his unusual way of exercising, but he ignored the strange stares of others and insisted on it intently.
As time passed, Mr. Chen's body underwent significant changes.
After two years of insisting on "crawling" exercises, he went to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination. The results were gratifying: his joints were more flexible, his back pain was significantly reduced, and his blood pressure and blood sugar were kept within a healthy range.
The doctor was full of praise for Mr. Chen's physical changes and pointed out that although the "crawling" exercise may seem rather strange to ordinary people, it is actually very suitable for the elderly.
This type of exercise can effectively enhance muscle strength, improve cardiopulmonary function, and also have a positive effect on the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and other geriatric diseases.
More specifically, crawling is a full-body exercise that not only works the body's large muscle groups, such as the glutes, back, and leg muscles, but also enhances abdominal stability and shoulder strength.
By mimicking a baby's crawling style, the adult body is unconsciously trained in a comprehensive strength and coordination.
In addition, Mr. Chen's doctor also showed through a series of data that "crawling" exercise is a very safe way of exercise for the elderly.
Data shows that over the past two years, older adults who participate in this exercise have seen a 40% reduction in their risk of falls, a 50% increase in joint mobility, and an increase in overall fitness levels by about 60%.
All of this has changed, not just physically. Mr. Chen found that his mindset was also more positive.
He began to organize health talks in the community, share his exercise experience, and encourage more seniors to change their traditional health concepts and try new exercise methods.
Although Mr. Chen's approach initially seemed to be unrelated to conventional medical knowledge, it turned out that his attempt was scientifically based.
This is not only a change in personal health, but also a challenge and refresh of the traditional concept of health.
For those elderly people who are gradually giving up exercising due to age, how can we rekindle their interest and confidence in exercising through scientific methods?
In fact, scientists have pointed out through a number of studies that proper guidance and scientific exercise methods can significantly improve the exercise participation of the elderly.
For example, by setting concrete and achievable exercise goals, providing them with regular health check-ups and feedback, and creating a supportive community environment, older adults can be effectively motivated to continue to be physically active.
In addition, increased education about the benefits of exercise, especially for non-traditional forms of exercise like crawling, scientific explanations and health benefits, will also be key.
Not only will these measures help them regain their passion for exercise, but they will also enjoy the health benefits of exercise.
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