You want to regain control of your health but do not know which activity to choose ? (*) ?
If you haven’t practiced in years, start with a moderate and adapted activity
Every activity has its benefits
- Walking to work smoothly all the muscles of the body and prevent osteoporosis. Gentle walking, fast walking, Nordic walking (with two sticks), hiking, etc. are physical activities accessible to all
- The race to work the breath, improve blood circulation and preserve from the muscular loss. Like walking, but at a larger scale, this helps to fight osteoporosis by increasing bone density
- Water aerobics to maintain muscle and respiratory tone
- Swimming to work endurance and all the muscles of the body preserving its joints
- The bike, good for the heart and joints
- The gym (Pilates) for gentle muscle building
- Yoga for balance, flexibility and relaxation. It also reduces insomnia, stabilizes blood pressure and reduces pain associated with osteoarthritis
- The Tai Chi Chuang to tone, work his breathing and soften the body gently
- Dance for balance, coordination, breath and memory
- Archery to work on its strength, concentration and coordination…
- Golf that has the advantage of combining the benefits of walking with work on coordination and concentration
To make your choice, two tips:
- The activity that’s right for you is the one you love! And if you don’t know which one to choose, try several: you’ll sort it out later!
- The activity that suits you is the one that you can do, i.e. that corresponds to your physical capacity today.
What precautions should be taken to get back to physical activity?
Health check-up
If you have not done physical or sports activities for years, it is important to make an appointment with your doctor to perform a health check,including:
- A heart assessment including an electrocardiogram and a stress test
- A bone and joint check-up
Based on your assessment, your doctor will be able to guide you in choosing the activity that best suits you.
Do your joints hurt? Are you overweight? It is better to avoid intensive walking, dancing or golf and prefer softer sports for joints such as swimming, aquagym, cycling or Tai Chi Chuang.
Suitable sports equipment
Most sports require equipment. Choose it seriously so that it fits your body shape and level perfectly. To do this, do not hesitate to ask a specialist of the store visited but also your coach within the club or association where you practice the activity.
Food and hydration
- Before each activity session, don’t forget to drink. Do not start any activity in the morning on an empty stomach. A balanced diet, especially carbohydrates, is recommended.
- During the session, do not forget to continue to keep hydrating.
- After the session: drink and eat something if you feel weak.
Signs that should alert you
Consult your doctor promptly in case of:
- Pain in the chest or abnormal shortness of breath from exercise
- Heart palpitations occurring during exercise or just after exercise
- Discomfort occurring at the effort or just after the effort
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- The solution is adapted to most people (walking and / or running) and can be practiced with another activity or sport. Thanks to our Assessment, choosing what is best between Walking or Running will be a piece of cake.
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- The App will assess your fitness level and provides you with a personalized and evolving set of exercises, powered by AI, which can be integrated into your daily life (walking/ running/ climbing stairs, three 30-min weekly sessions). Since they are based on your individual perception of effort, it will help you reconnect with your senses and safely take control of your health and fitness!
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(*) : https://www.mma.fr/zeroblabla/comment-reprendre-sport-retraite.html