Lazy people live longer? Reminder: 3 things 'being lazy' also contribute to longevity

Professor Xu Zaichun once pointed out that people of different age groups should pay attention to exercise. Exercise is necessary before the age of 40, appropriate before the age of 50, and still pay attention to exercise and maintenance after the age of 60. can't keep up.

But some people think that lazy people live longer, so for the elderly, is it better to stick to exercise or rest?

1. For the elderly, does life lie in exercise or rest?

Some people think that when you get older, your mobility will deteriorate and you will suffer from various diseases, so it is better to rest at this time, but is this idea really correct?

A study in The Lancet-Health and Longevity pointed out that compared with some other activity indicators, the number of steps has the strongest correlation with physical fitness indicators, and taking a few more steps a day is more beneficial to health than sitting. favorable.

Sedentary habits and behaviors may not only lead to obesity, but also increase the risk of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, fatty liver, kidney disease, blood clots, and death.

2. However, proper "lazy" can also contribute to longevity

Proper exercise can help prolong life, but occasional laziness may also help longevity, so how can laziness help longevity?

1. Sunbathe

Proper exposure to the sun can promote the absorption and synthesis of calcium and help improve the body’s immunity. It is recommended to expose the back, head, legs, etc.

2. Take a 20-minute nap

Studies have pointed out that proper naps are good for heart health and improve work efficiency, and studies have found that people who take naps more than 3 times a week and less than 30 minutes each time have a 37% lower risk of heart disease.

3. In a daze for five minutes

Sleeping in a daze is a way of decompression. Appropriate daze can relieve negative emotions, enhance memory, improve immunity and so on.

3. How can middle-aged and elderly people exercise well? 4 Mistakes to Avoid

The elderly also need to exercise properly, but because the elderly are getting older, exercise must avoid the following misunderstandings.

According to the Mayo Clinic Journal, people who walk fast live 15-20 years longer than those who walk slowly . A study by Harvard Medical School found that it is appropriate for the elderly to walk 7,500 steps a day, which is the most beneficial for longevity. It is recommended that the elderly should avoid these mistakes in daily exercise.

1. Square dance for a long time

Although square dancing is a good way to exercise, you should pay attention to control the time and intensity, do not dance for a long time, and do not dance too difficult dances, and you must protect your knee joints.

2. High-intensity workouts

For the elderly, high-intensity exercise may lead to increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and myocardial ischemia and hypoxia, so high-intensity exercise is not recommended.

3. Crunches

Most middle-aged and elderly people have certain problems in the lumbar spine and cervical spine. Doing sit-ups may deepen the injury, resulting in more serious intervertebral disc damage in the elderly, and may also lead to increased blood pressure and accidents.

4. Long-term mountain climbing and stair climbing

During the process of climbing mountains and stairs, the pressure on the knee joint will increase and even induce knee joint damage. Therefore, it is not recommended to climb mountains and stairs for a long time.

Elderly people still need to exercise properly. After all, even walking a few more steps is better than sitting. Of course, they can usually be lazy, bask in the sun, and be in a daze. The elderly should avoid long-term square dancing, sit-ups, high-intensity exercise, and long-term climbing and stair climbing, etc., and control the intensity and time of exercise.

References:

[1] "Life lies in exercise, and walking is the most health-friendly! How many steps should you take a day to be healthy? Finally got the answer! ". Health Times. 2021-12-25

[2] "A set of "Longevity Laws" suitable for lazy people! The effect of rest is comparable to that of exercise". Life Times. 2017-05-09

[3] "[Health] Ten wrong exercise methods for the elderly, the more you exercise, the more you get sick! 》.CCTV Life Circle.2019-01-14

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