What should the elderly pay attention to when exercising in summer?

　　As the saying goes, "Winter training is for three-nine days, and summer training is for three days." Summer is a season when the human body consumes a lot of energy. elderly The body's body functions naturally degrade. When participating in summer fitness, you must take advantage of the trend to prevent accidents and perform targeted exercises based on seasonal characteristics. exercise . So what issues should the elderly pay attention to when exercising in summer?

　　It's not too early

　　Research shows that summer air pollutants are least likely to spread before 6 a.m., which is the peak period of pollution. People generally like to do morning exercises where green plants grow. Before sunrise, because there is no photosynthesis, the plants accumulate a large amount of carbon dioxide, which is harmful to the human body. healthy is disadvantageous. Therefore, morning exercise time in summer should not be earlier than 6 o'clock.

　　Intensity needs to be controlled

　　“The amount of exercise in "summer training" depends on the elderly's adaptability. Even for indoor sports, when the temperature is high, for some small ball activities (table tennis, badminton, etc.), 1-2 intermittent breaks should be arranged every hour, each time for 10-15 minutes. After exercise, heart rate The maximum value = 170-age. If the heartbeat is too fast, problems may occur.

　　Appropriate amount of hydration is required

　　In summer, you need to replenish water in time, but you can’t replenish water blindly. It is not advisable to drink too much water at one time. Drinking too much water will increase the burden on the heart and dilute gastric acid, which will affect the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract. Generally, the amount of water you drink during exercise should be based on needs and follow the principle of small amounts and often times. Do not wait until you are thirsty before drinking water. The water temperature should be 8-13°C, and add a small amount of salt.

　　There are taboos after practicing

　　In addition, you should do two things after exercising so as not to cause harm to the body. 1. Do not drink ice drinks immediately because it will strongly stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and cause stomach pain and indigestion. ； 2. It is not advisable to take a cold shower immediately. Exercise will expand the pores. skin Being cold will cause the pores to close, preventing body heat from dissipating and causing fever cold。