There are three types of exercise that, if done too much by older people, may be detrimental to their health.

In fact, targeting the elderly with excessive exercise may have adverse health effects, which requires special attention.

First, long periods of sustained aerobic exercise, such as long-distance running, can be a huge burden on the heart, especially for older people with poor cardiovascular health.

Data show that long periods of high-intensity aerobic exercise, such as marathons, can significantly increase the risk of heart attack once you're past a certain age.

Studies have shown that elderly people who engage in high-intensity running for a long time have a 30 percent higher rate of heart problems than the general population.

Second, one of the exercises to be treated with caution is weight training.

Moderate weight training can help older adults maintain muscle mass and bone density, but carrying too much weight can lead to joint injuries and muscle strains.

Weight training without proper guidance can unfortunately lead to problems such as a herniated lumbar disc.

The third type of exercise to avoid is high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

Although this type of training can improve the body's metabolic rate and cardiorespiratory function in a short period of time, it is not necessarily friendly to the cardiovascular system, especially in the elderly, and may lead to fluctuations in blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.

One study found a significant rate of cardiovascular problems after HIIT training in a large number of older participants.

However, a question worth thinking about is: "So, for older people, how to schedule appropriate weekly exercise?"

Recommendation: For most older adults, 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking or water activities, three to five times a week is appropriate.

In addition, some lightweight strength training and flexibility training can be added to help maintain muscle strength and joint flexibility.

Based on previous cases and data, such exercise schedules can effectively reduce the risk of heart disease and bone disease in older adults, while improving quality of life.