Elderly people should engage in activities that will strengthen the heart, improve flexibility and balance, and increase strength. A positive effect (apart from walking, also those with ankle boots) will bring them swimming and water aerobics. See what other forms of movement are worth trying.
Do you feel the need to move more? Great! Use this moment and buy a pass to the fitness club! Stop having black visions that you will not be able to cope with classes because you have never practiced any sport regularly, or you are already "your age" or quite overweight. Simply: choose the form of movement that suits your temperament, needs and conditions.
Aqua ballet- slow exercises based on simple ballet elements, conducted to the beat of classical music. In the club room, they can be difficult to perform, while in the water the participants perform them without the slightest difficulty. They are perfect for the elderly. Even if they have not practiced any physical activity for a long time, they will quickly return to their former form at the swimming pool.
What does it give? It strengthens the muscles of the whole body, making them more flexible and firm. It improves the condition and immunity of the body. It allows you to get rid of the carcass. It teaches concentration and balance. It gives strength.
See also: Aqua aerobics - video exercises
Stretching, or stretching- simple breathing and relaxing activities performed with relaxing music. They use asanas from classical yoga, but also elements of tai-chi or pilates. Carefully selected combinations of movements allow you to train not only strength and balance, but also concentration and calmness. They may be "lazy" but effective.
What does it give? It has a great effect on the whole body: stretching all muscle groups, making them more flexible and increasing joint mobility. It slims the figure.
See also: What is callanetics and what are these exercises about
Yoga- practicing it is aimed at getting to know the possibilities of one's own body and gradually exceeding them. Because we do the asanas slowly, we calm down while exercising, and we relieve stress. The most important thing is to maintain and improve the flexibility of the spine. It has a great effect on the entire body - both physically and mentally.
What does it give? By practicing various asanas (yoga poses) you will improve your circulation, balance, memory and concentrationand sleep quality. You will also speed up your metabolism by cleansing your body of toxins.
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