The Art of Exercise and Health Warnings: Scientifically Mastering Exercise Volume, Hydration Timing, and Self-Observation of Limb Abnormalities
Three key points for exercise and health: quantity, quality, and skill. Our bodies are like machines; they malfunction if we don't exercise, but we shouldn't overdo it. Excessive exercise not only fails to achieve its intended effect but can also damage the body, causing organ wear and tear, and even premature aging. The effectiveness of exercise depends on the amount of exercise. How should we arrange the amount of exercise appropriately? This can generally be analyzed using objective physiological indicators and subjective feelings. Measuring the pulse is the simplest method. If the resting pulse gradually decreases or remains unchanged compared to previous times, the arrangement is appropriate. If the resting heart rate increases by more than 10 beats per minute, the exercise intensity is too high and should be adjusted. Resting blood pressure should fluctuate within 10 mmHg. The international medical community recommends: exercise more than 3 times a week, each session lasting more than 30 minutes, at an intensity that causes slight fatigue, with a heart rate equivalent to 60% to 70% of the maximum heart rate.
Be alert to warning signs during exercise: (1) No increase in heart rate during exercise: This may be an early sign of heart disease. (2) Exercise-induced anaphylactic shock: If you experience throat discomfort, shortness of breath, or gastrointestinal colic, seek medical attention immediately. (3) Headache during exercise: This is especially important for the elderly; get checked as soon as possible to prevent heart disease. (4) Spleen distension and pain: This is often caused by excessive exercise leading to spleen congestion. Massaging the Spleen Shu and Stomach Shu points for 3-5 minutes can relieve the pain. (5) Rectus abdominis spasm: This often occurs after excessive sweating in summer. Lie flat and perform abdominal breathing and massage. Replenishing with salt water is key to prevention. (6) Stomach spasm: This can occur when swimming in cold water or after a large meal. Severe upper abdominal colic can be relieved by applying heat and pressing the Neiguan and Zusanli points. (7) Intestinal spasm: Massaging the Hegu points on both sides for 5 minutes can relieve the pain.
Walking is an effective way to improve physical fitness; it's more effective than running. The famous "power walking exercise" requires walking briskly with long strides, inhaling and exhaling three times consecutively for 45 minutes daily. This exercise not only strengthens leg muscles but also lifts the buttocks. It's important to note that the pace should be slow for the first two or three weeks, gradually increasing the distance as you get used to it.
There are also some absolute contraindications to exercise. First, it is not advisable to participate in physical exercise when you have a cold. A cold is an acute respiratory illness caused by a virus or fungus. Exercising at this time will increase the burden on the heart and lungs, and may even cause pneumonia or viral myocarditis. It is best to wait a few days after you have recovered from the cold before exercising. Second, the saying "a hundred steps after a meal" is not scientifically sound. After a meal, the stomach is full. Walking at this time will cause blood to concentrate in the musculoskeletal system, delaying the secretion of digestive juices, disrupting normal digestion, and inducing functional dyspepsia. Finally, there are five major taboos after exercise: Do not rest immediately to prevent a drop in blood pressure that could lead to fainting; do not bathe immediately to prevent catching a cold or insufficient blood supply to the heart; do not drink excessively to quench thirst, as this can reduce the burden on the heart; do not eat a lot of sugar to avoid excessive consumption of vitamin B₁; and do not drink alcohol to relieve fatigue, as this can induce liver or stomach inflammation.
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