(Band exercise recommendation) Are there any good exercises suitable for elderly patients?

A. I recommend 'band exercises'.

 

 

Even in old age, resistance exercise, that is, strength training, must be done.

 

Because muscles are the primary organs that consume glucose.

 

Especially after the age of 50, the amount and strength of muscles decrease rapidly.

 

Strength training is essential for maintaining stable blood sugar levels.

 

However, as you get older, your physical ability decreases, so instead of exercising intensely all at once, it is helpful to divide it into several sessions and exercise gradually.

The recommended exercise at this time is band exercise.

You can strengthen your muscles by using the band's elasticity as resistance.

Because it can be performed easily without much effort in a limited space. ▲Holding the band and pulling it behind the elbow▲

 

Hold with both hands and rotate outward from the shoulders

▲ Sitting and applying a band to straighten the knee

▲ Prone band exercise with knee bending

▲Bending and straightening the knee while pressing the band

▲It is recommended to perform each of the following movements 10 to 20 times: holding the band with your hand and straightening your back, and then standing up. Do a total of three sets throughout the day (see the reference photo).

 

If you are a beginner starting exercise, you may be at risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

You shouldn't make the band too tight.

Once you become somewhat skilled, it's good to gradually increase the number of exercise repetitions.

(Help=Choi Moon-young, Seoul Baek Hospital Health Exercise Manager)

 

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I bought it for beginners.

Pink...

 

I am giving shoulder exercises and doing them.

Standing pulls seem to be good too.

 

There are various types of bands with different levels of elasticity, from weak to strong.