From ancient times to today, longevity has been a common goal of people, especially in ancient society, the emperors even ordered people to refine elixir of immortality in order to prolong their lifespan. But no matter how much efforts are made , no one has really achieved my grand long-cherished wish for 500 years, and longevity is still a focus of our human beings to this day.

In the process of continuous exploration and practice, people have also summed up many ways and methods of health care, among which walking has become a popular way of health care.

As the saying goes: "walk a hundred steps after a meal, you will live to ninety-nine". This sentence, as a mantra that has been circulating for many years, has now been confirmed by many scientific studies. Appropriate and reasonable walking can indeed help prolong life.

Walking, as an exercise method suitable for all people, not only has low cost , but also has no special restrictions on location, time and occasion, and can move anytime, anywhere and at any time.

For middle-aged and elderly people, after the age of 55, they will be easily harassed by some chronic diseases , so what kind of benefits can appropriate walking bring to people?

Can you live longer by walking more?

Walking is a very common aerobic exercise in daily life. It does not require any fitness equipment and can be done easily anytime, anywhere.

With the continuous growth of age, the function of the body's bones will gradually decline, and the calcium element will also be lost in large quantities. If the middle-aged and elderly people do not insist on exercising and sedentary for a long time, the risk of developing bone and joint diseases and osteoporosis will also be reduced in the future. will be greatly improved.

Persistent walking can improve the body's immunity and resistance, resist the invasion of viruses and bacteria, effectively improve cardiopulmonary function, and reduce the burden on various organs of the body.

In addition, walking properly every day can effectively promote the blood flow of 50% of the body. Long-term walking can also exercise the heart to be strong and powerful , and gradually restore personal heart function.

If you lack exercise for a long time, the meridians of the whole body will become stiff and blocked, and insisting on walking can also promote the secretion of dopamine, which helps to keep the body and mind happy, so that the qi and blood are smooth and the body and mind are free.

So through these benefits, we can see that adhering to a reasonable walking exercise can indeed help people live longer, and life lies in exercise, and this sentence is still correct.

When insisting on walking, don't ignore these 3 points

Do what you can

When walking and exercising, you must do what you can, and don’t walk more blindly. Although walking and exercise can effectively bring benefits to your health , don’t think that the more you walk, the better.

Appropriate and reasonable exercise can bring benefits to your health . If you walk around blindly, it will easily damage your knees and bring discomfort to your health.

The Chinese Nutrition Society recommends that for the elderly over 60 years old, the number of steps taken a day should be controlled at about 6,000 steps, and the minimum number should not exceed 4,000 steps. You can also decide according to your actual situation, and try not to exceed your own tolerance. .

Pay attention to walking speed

Only when you walk fast can you see a person's technical ability and cardiopulmonary function. 70% of the muscle groups in the body will participate in the process of walking , which brings many benefits to people.

However, if the walking speed is very slow, the benefits to the body and health will be easily compromised. It is recommended that you maintain a speed of more than 0.9 meters per second when walking.

Warm up before leaving

Maybe many people think that walking is just walking, so why warm up? In fact , warming up before walking can help reduce sports injuries.

It can also allow people to transition from a state of rest to a state of exercise, which can enhance the effect of exercise and help people exercise healthily.

In fact, after the age of 55, doing 4 things may be more useful than walking

Nourishes qi and blood, soothes liver collaterals

Once a person is over 55 years old, the body will gradually show an aging trend, and the elasticity of blood vessels will gradually deteriorate. Many chronic diseases will easily come to the door. Therefore, for middle-aged and elderly people, we must pay attention to nourishing qi and blood, protecting Physical economy and blood health, so that blood can flow unimpeded.

In this way, all organs of the body can be nourished and nourished, and the body can be healthier . In addition, it is also very important to soothe the liver and collaterals. Learn to stabilize emotions, maintain a good sleep state, and nourish the liver meridians. In this way, our body will also be healthier.

Quit cigarettes and alcohol

Many people have the habit of smoking and drinking in their daily life, but if you want to be healthier, you must quit cigarettes and alcohol.

We all know that smoking and drinking are harmful to health, and after people are over 55 years old, their metabolic efficiency and immunity are reduced. If they smoke and drink at this time, it will easily double the damage to the body.

Soak your feet before bed

With the continuous increase of age, the elasticity of blood vessels will weaken , and it will be prone to the problem of insufficient qi and blood, and it will also be accompanied by cold limbs.

You can choose to soak your feet with warm water before going to bed , which can help improve the efficiency of metabolism and promote blood circulation throughout the body, which can not only improve sleep, but also bring benefits to physical health.

Peace of mind

Nowadays, many people are under a lot of pressure from life and work, but if they are in negative emotions for a long time, it will easily affect their health.

If you want to promote physical health, you must maintain a peaceful mind and keep your emotions relaxed in your daily life, so that you can better help yourself maintain your physical health and stay away from chronic diseases.