How do seniors choose fitness equipment that suits them?

　　The spacewalker must not swing too much

　　Spacewalks are the most popular fitness equipment. Because many people think it is easy to play, not very strenuous, and very enjoyable to swing around. However, it can easily strain the psoas muscles. therefore, elderly When doing "space walking", the best amplitude of leg swing is about 45o, and the best frequency is 3 to 4 seconds each time.

　　People with hip osteomalacia should not use pedals

　　This device is mainly used exercise Strengthening the lower limbs and waist, but for those elderly people who already suffer from hip osteomalacia, this exercise is not suitable. Because it is easy to damage the knee extensor muscles, thereby aggravating the original symptoms.

　　Don’t try riding a fitness machine if you have a herniated disc

　　In fact, this exercise is very suitable for those who often work at their desks and have strain on their neck and lumbar muscles. However, if the condition has developed to the point of intervertebral disc herniation, do not use this type of equipment, because the spine will never be able to withstand the "torturing" of the fitness riding machine.

　　To play with the retractor, try pull-ups first

　　The function of the upper limb traction device is similar to that of Hospital Receiving traction therapy is beneficial to stretching muscles and preventing disc herniation. However, it is recommended that elderly people with insufficient hand strength should not engage in this exercise. To test your hand strength, you can use whether you can do pull-ups as a standard. If you are an elderly person who cannot complete even one pull-up, it is best to choose other stretching exercises.

　　The rotation range of the waist twister must not exceed 180 degrees

　　Pay attention to controlling the amplitude of twisting, the speed should be slow, and the movements should be gentle, otherwise there is also the risk of straining the psoas muscles. Doctors recommend that the amplitude of twisting should not exceed 180o, and the frequency should be controlled to be completed once every 3 to 4 seconds.