What is the role of fitness ball exercises for middle-aged and elderly people?

Fitness balls are equipment for physical exercise, mostly used by young people. They can also be used for health care of diseases in the waist and back. They have a wide range of uses. Many middle-aged and elderly people also use such exercises. The movements and methods of use vary and must meet the usage standards of middle-aged and elderly people, otherwise it will affect the purpose of exercise. For this reason, there are targeted fitness ball exercises for middle-aged and elderly people, which have many benefits after exercise. So what is the role of fitness ball exercises for middle-aged and elderly people?

The role of fitness ball exercises for middle-aged and elderly people is:

Slim arms and reduce excess arm fat

Action 1: Hold a 2-4kg dumbbell in each hand, bend your knees in front of the fitness ball, keep your arms stretched downward, and your palms facing parallel and forward. Then slowly transfer your body's center of gravity to the ball to achieve balance. Slowly slide the ball down to your stomach, just enough that your outstretched arms are off the ground, then lift yourself to your toes and tense your body so that your torso forms a straight line from head to toes.

Action 2: Keeping your body's center of gravity unchanged, bend your arms upward until your palms can reach your shoulders. Then extend your arms toward the floor again, returning to the position in step A. This two consecutive movements form a set, repeat the exercise 12 times

Thin legs and waist

Action 1: Sit still on a fitness ball with your legs parallel to the ground and your knees bent 90 degrees. Hold a dumbbell weighing 2 to 4 kg in each hand. Consciously tighten your waist and abdomen to exercise the fat there. With your elbows down and your palms facing each other, raise the dumbbells to shoulder height.

Action 2: Holding the dumbbell in your right hand, slowly raise it above your head, while at the same time straightening your left leg forward, parallel to the ground. Hold this position for a while to fully exercise the muscles in your arms and legs. Then restore them to their starting position. Switch to the other side and repeat the exercise 12 times.

Buttocks weight loss

Action 1: Hold a 2-4kg dumbbell in your left hand, stretch it vertically toward the ground, and sit still on the fitness ball. Slowly slide your body down until you reach the position shown in the picture. Bend your arms upward, gradually raising them up and finally straightening them perpendicular to the ceiling. For support and assistance, place your right hand on the biceps of your left arm.

Action 2: Keeping your body posture and elbow position unchanged, slowly lower your left hand across your body until the dumbbell can touch your right shoulder. Then lift up again toward the ceiling to complete the movement. Do 12 times as a set. Practice with the left arm first, then switch to the right arm and repeat the whole set of movements.

What is the role of fitness ball exercises for middle-aged and elderly people? Its benefit is that it can help lose weight, and more parts of the body can be affected. If middle-aged and elderly people do not need to lose weight, they can change the way of exercise. Different movements have different effects, and they can avoid injuries as long as they are used reasonably. Middle-aged and elderly people must pay attention to many things, such as their physical condition. Middle-aged people have good physical fitness after exercise, while the elderly are worse, so they must carefully observe changes in their bodies.