Is there something particular about walking? Walking methods suitable for different elderly people

　　Walking is a great way to elderly As for exercise, many elderly people like to keep fit by walking, but elderly people also need to follow the correct method when walking. Different walking methods are suitable for different elderly people. Let’s take a look.

　　Walking methods suitable for different elderly people

　　1. Take a leisurely walk

　　Elderly people walking slowly after meals, 5 to 10 minutes each time, can relax their muscles and bones, calm their blood and qi, and are beneficial to regulating their emotions, refreshing their brains, and enhancing their memory.

　　2. Quantitative walking method

　　That is, follow a specific route, speed and time to complete the specified distance. When walking, alternate between flat roads and climbing hills to achieve a combination of speed and slowness. right exercise It is of great benefit to the cardiopulmonary function of the elderly.

　　3. Quick walking method

　　When walking, hold your head high and stride forward, walking 90 to 120 steps per minute, 30 to 40 minutes each time. Suitable for chronic arthritis, gastrointestinal tract disease Elderly patients in recovery.

　　4. Arm swing walking method

　　When walking, swing your arms to a large extent with the rhythm of your steps, 60 to 90 steps per minute. It can enhance the function of bones, joints and chest cavity, prevent and treat frozen shoulder, emphysema, chest tightness and chronic bronchitis in the elderly.

　　5. Belly rubbing and walking method

　　When walking, rotate the palms of your hands to massage the abdomen. Massage for one week with each step, alternating forward and reverse directions. 40 to 60 steps per minute, 5 to 10 minutes each time. Suitable for elderly people suffering from chronic gastrointestinal diseases and kidney diseases.

　　6. Backward walking method

　　When walking, place your hands on your hips and your knees straight. First go back and then forward 100 steps each time. Repeat this many times until you feel tired. It can prevent and treat waist and leg pain and gastrointestinal disorders in the elderly.

　　7. Ordinary walking method

　　The appropriate speed is 60 to 90 steps per minute, 20 to 30 minutes each time. Suitable for patients with coronary heart disease , high blood pressure, cerebral hemorrhage sequelae, and the elderly with respiratory diseases.