There is a beautiful scenery in the community, by the river and in the park. Have you noticed it? It is a fitness area composed of some brightly colored fitness equipment, where grandparents or parents often play with their children. Do you know what these instruments are called?
These fitness equipment have a name, and its scientific name is "National Fitness Path".
Generally speaking, the "national fitness path" is mostly located in parks, green spaces, rivers and residential areas with good environment. A kind of sports equipment is installed at intervals, and there are paths connecting all kinds of equipment, which is the road to health. Because it is more suitable for ordinary people to exercise, it is called "National Fitness Path".
What is the "fitness path"?
In order to implement the national fitness plan and promote the development of urban and rural residents’ fitness activities, the government has invested in building national fitness centers and multi-functional sports venues to provide venues and equipment for residents’ fitness activities, and the "National Fitness Path" is one of the important components.
The "national fitness path" refers to outdoor fitness equipment suitable for the masses to exercise. One kind is installed at intervals, and there are paths between the equipment, so it is called "fitness path". At present, under the guidance of national policies and guidelines, most urban and rural areas in China have built a series of community fitness paths, administrative village fitness paths and park fitness paths. These fitness paths play a positive role in strengthening people’s physique and can meet the fitness needs of different people.
What is the use of "fitness path"?
As the name implies, the "fitness path" is used for fitness, which is composed of a number of fitness equipment with different functions. These devices can exercise arm strength, leg strength, waist and abdomen strength, relax muscles and exercise our speed and flexibility.
The "national fitness path" can also improve the physical function and quality of ordinary people, relieve the work pressure and mental depression, and finally achieve the goal of preventing and curing diseases and prolonging life.
What changes have taken place in the body of middle-aged and elderly people?
In the middle-aged and elderly population, a series of changes have taken place in body shape and function, such as decreased body organ function, decreased cardiopulmonary function, decreased muscle, decreased strength, decreased nerve function and flexibility, and increased body fat. Fitness exercise plays a great role in keeping the middle-aged and elderly healthy, prolonging life and improving the quality of life. The fitness path around us provides a good fitness venue and equipment for middle-aged and elderly friends. However, the adaptability of middle-aged and elderly people is obviously reduced, and their ability to respond to sports stimuli is poor. Faced with numerous equipment on the fitness path, it is easy to cause sports injuries if it is not properly selected. Therefore, the use of fitness path is more important for middle-aged and elderly people.
What problems should middle-aged and elderly people pay attention to when using fitness path?
First of all, regular physical examination to understand the health level and physical condition.
Secondly, safety comes first. It is suggested that middle-aged and elderly people should walk together when exercising through the fitness path, and try not to be alone. If there is any discomfort in the exercise, stop it immediately. Pay attention to the weather changes when exercising, and it is not advisable to exercise in bad weather such as cold, wind, rain and fog.
Third, pay attention to dress when exercising, wear soft, warm, light, breathable and sweat-absorbent clothes, and sports shoes with thick soles, good elasticity and appropriate size. In winter, you can wear hats and gloves without affecting safety and exercise.
Fourth, middle-aged and elderly bodybuilders with diseases or injuries should exercise under the guidance of doctors or professional rehabilitation instructors.
Fifth, before exercise, we should make full preparations. After exercise, we should pay attention to relaxing and sorting out activities, and replenish water properly during exercise.