What precautions should the elderly take when walking?

　　Walking is a form-free exercise that is leisurely and comfortable, so walking generally does not make people very tired. However, if you want to walk farther away, you have to do it according to your own physical strength and don't force it. If you must go, consider bringing a means of transportation. For example, in the southern water towns, you can bring a small boat with you. You can either walk out and come back by boat; you can also go out by boat and walk back, which can save energy. After coming back, you can lie down and rest for a while, and drink some soup to reconcile the qi in your body.

　　Scientific walks are beneficial healthy , unscientific walking may cause harm. The knee joint is an important load-bearing joint in the human body. Synovial fluid is secreted in the joint cavity. As age increases, the knee joint undergoes degeneration, bone hyperplasia occurs, and the synovial fluid produced decreases. Therefore, the elderly should pay attention to the following points when taking a walk:

　　①Start with a lower intensity and work your way up.

　　②Try not to walk on slopes, which is good for protecting your knee joints.

　　③Don't walk with your hands behind your back. Walking with hands behind your back cannot fully move all parts of the body, is not conducive to body relaxation, and cannot achieve the best exercise effect. If you encounter gravel or potholes on the road, you will not be able to balance your body quickly when walking with your hands behind your back, and you will easily fall. Therefore, when walking, you should maintain a correct posture, hold your chest up, raise your head, and swing your arms, which is conducive to whole-body movement and body coordination.

　　besides, elderly Also note when taking a walk:

　　①Since the human body requires high oxygen during exercise, it is best to choose a place with fresh air, grass and trees for walking.

　　②When taking a walk, never go where there are no people around. If something happens, at least you can get help.

　　③It is best for the elderly to carry a sign with their name, age, contact number and information on it. disease and other information. Once an unexpected situation occurs, you can get rescue as soon as possible.

　　④Elderly people with gastroptosis should not walk after meals, and elderly people with diabetes should not walk on an empty stomach.