According to medical research, people who engage in physical labor tend to live longer. Surveys have shown that many centenarians share a common characteristic: a love for work and active legs. It seems that those with active legs live longer.
There is a saying in folk culture: "Legs age before people do." Indeed, the strength and firmness of the muscles, especially in the legs, are the primary indicators of a healthy and long life for older adults. Generally, once a person reaches the age of fifty, their muscles start to relax, and the muscles in the legs gradually deteriorate. The muscle fibers decrease in number, become loose in quality, lack moisture, appear shrunken, and lose their original elasticity and toughness. Strengthening leg exercise and training can slow down the aging process and extend lifespan.
The key to delaying the aging of leg muscles lies in engaging in various lower limb exercises. Some common methods include:
First, develop a habit of jogging slowly every morning. The emphasis should be on the word "slow," avoiding excessive running. Adjust the exercise intensity based on individual physical fitness, aiming to break a slight sweat.
Second, engage in regular exercise and physical labor. Regardless of the type of exercise or labor, leg movement is inevitable. When people engage in physical activity, their leg muscles receive exercise.
Third, take time to go for walks every day. This is highly beneficial in preventing premature aging of leg muscles. In recent years, medical experts have advocated the slogan "walk ten thousand steps a day," which has received enthusiastic responses from many citizens. Walking ten thousand steps a day undoubtedly plays a positive role in leg exercise, as well as promoting health and longevity.
In fact, allowing leg muscles to receive regular exercise helps prevent premature aging, enhances the body's metabolic function, accelerates blood circulation, strengthens the respiratory system, increases lung capacity, makes the heart beat stronger, accelerates gastrointestinal motility, improves appetite and food intake, sharpens brain function, and delays brain aging. It also reduces the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Engaging in leg exercises can also make leg muscles strong and sturdy, giving a lively and energetic gait, appearing youthful and vigorous. It gives individuals a sense of confidence and contributes to maintaining a youthful mindset, which is an important factor in extending lifespan.
