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"It's amazing, crawling around like this, I don't know what tricks I can exercise!"
Zhang Bai looked at a familiar figure in the park, crawling on the grass in an unconventional way, and he couldn't help but stop his morning exercise. This was the first time Zhang Bai had seen someone exercise in this way, and for a while he felt both curious and a little funny.
Zhang Bai, 65 years old this year, retired at home. On weekdays, his exercise methods are walking, tai chi, and occasionally going to the park to play gateball. But today, seeing this exerciser who played cards out of common sense, he had a hint of trying it out in his heart.
"Isn't that a joke?" Zhang Bai smiled and walked up to the old man who was concentrating on crawling, and asked curiously. "Oh, it's not just a joke. It's a form of exercise called 'ground walking' that strengthens your core, improves your heart and lungs, and improves your flexibility and coordination. The crawling old man explained enthusiastically as he crawled.
In this way, he began his "crawling" workout every morning. At first, he felt very awkward, his limbs were unevenly forced, and he often crawled out of breath, even a little embarrassed. But gradually, he began to feel the changes in his body.
A year later, Zhang Bai went to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination. He was amazed by the results – his fat percentage had dropped significantly, his muscle mass had increased, and his blood pressure and blood sugar had improved significantly. These medical data all show that his physical condition has improved significantly compared to a year ago.
Why does "crawling" work so well? From a medical point of view, crawling is a whole-body exercise, which is not only a simple movement, but also a comprehensive exercise of the muscles of all parts of the body.
In addition to this, crawling also promotes joint flexibility and stability, especially for the elderly, it is very important to enhance joint function and reduce the risk of arthritis. After a year of exercise, Zhang Bai's knee joints and lumbar spine feel more flexible and comfortable, and the old problem that used to hurt from time to time has also improved a lot.
More importantly, the seemingly simple action of crawling is also very obvious for the improvement of cardiopulmonary function. Because this type of exercise requires continuous muscle movement, it undoubtedly increases the load on the heart and allows the cardiopulmonary system to be effectively exercised. Over the past year, Zhang Bai feels that he breathes more smoothly, no longer panting when he goes up the stairs, and his whole person is more energetic.
Through daily exercise, Zhang Bai's physical coordination ability has been significantly enhanced, and he walks more steadily, and even his family members say that he looks ten years younger. All these changes made Zhang Bai convinced of the "crawling" exercise. He even began to promote this exercise method in his circle of friends, hoping to help more elderly people improve their health.
Often, we talk about the benefits of exercise and focus on physical changes such as muscles, bones, or the heart, but less so when it comes to improving mental health, especially in older age groups.
The "crawling" exercise not only improved Zhang Bai's physical health, but more importantly, it greatly improved his emotional and psychological state. After a year of perseverance, Zhang Bai found that his mood became more stable and optimistic.
In addition, crawling, as a sport that requires a high degree of concentration, invisibly trains Zhang Bai's attention and cognitive functions, which has a positive preventive effect on preventing the occurrence of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
For the elderly, regular physical activity not only keeps them healthy, but also promotes brain health and delays the decline of cognitive function.
Through daily crawling exercises, Zhang Bai's sleep quality has also improved significantly. Sleep is an integral part of everyone's health, and many older adults often experience sleep problems as they age. Through crawling exercises, Zhang Bai's physical fatigue has been properly released, which helps to fall asleep better at night and increase deep sleep.
Zhang Bai himself said: "At the beginning, I was just curious, but I didn't expect that after a year, not only was my body great, but even my mood improved, and I was full of vitality every day." ”
While Zhang's success story is inspiring, it doesn't mean that everyone is suitable for the same exercise. For those with specific medical conditions or frail conditions, it is important to consult with your doctor before starting any new exercise program to make sure that the exercise method is appropriate for your physical condition.
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