New Health Models Q&A Senior Health Geriatric Fitness

How do different elderly people choose walking methods?

Asked by:Ethel

Asked on:Apr 01, 2026 01:07 AM

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  • Alma Alma

    Apr 01, 2026

      Walking is a fitness exercise that is very suitable for the elderly, but in fact, different types of walking methods can be chosen according to the elderly's personal physique.

      The appropriate walking speed for ordinary walking is 60 to 90 steps per minute, for 20 to 30 minutes each time. Suitable for patients with coronary heart disease , hypertension, sequelae of cerebral hemorrhage, respiratory system disease of elderly

      Happy Walking Method: The elderly walk slowly after meals for 5 to 10 minutes each time, which can relax their muscles and bones, calm their blood and qi, and is beneficial to regulating their emotions, refreshing their brains, and enhancing their memory.

      The fast walking method is to hold your head high and stride forward when walking, walking 90 to 120 steps per minute, 30 to 40 minutes each time. Suitable for elderly patients recovering from chronic arthritis and gastrointestinal diseases.

      Quantitative walking method is to complete a prescribed distance according to a specific route, speed and time. When walking, alternate between flat roads and climbing hills to achieve a combination of speed and slowness. right exercise It is of great benefit to the cardiopulmonary function of the elderly.

      Arm Swinging Walking Method When walking, your arms swing to a large extent with the rhythm of your steps, 60 to 90 steps per minute. It can enhance the function of bones, joints and chest cavity, prevent and treat frozen shoulder, emphysema, chest tightness and chronic bronchitis in the elderly.

      Abdominal Massage Walking Method When walking, rotate the palms of both hands to massage the abdomen. Massage for a week with each step, alternating forward and reverse directions. 40 to 60 steps per minute, 5 to 10 minutes each time. Suitable for elderly people suffering from chronic gastrointestinal diseases and kidney diseases.

      Backward walking method: When walking, put your hands on your hips and keep your knees straight. First go back and then forward 100 steps each time. Repeat this many times until you feel tired. It can prevent and treat waist and leg pain and gastrointestinal disorders in the elderly.