Doctors recommend that older people should get regular exercise. However, many older people do not take enough exercise. What could be the reasons for this? What can be done to encourage them to take exercise?

Health

topics in the elderly have been consistently grown over the past few years.

However

, doctors have been recommended to exercise as a habit, most of the elderly do not take activity as much as it suppose to be.

This

is a result of physical strength matter and lacking motivation.

This

essay will explore more on the causes and solutions.

Firstly

, since older people might face some personal

health

problems, intensive exercises provided by the gym or fitness may weaken their strength. It is clear that the body could not effort the majority of sports

such

as cycling, running and jumping, playing these activities could lead to a serious injury.

Instead

of offering hard-core workouts, providing gentle and soft movements

such

as Chinese dance and slow walking can help since it is more accessible for

this

age.

Secondly

, one of the causes of demotivation in workouts is lacking self-esteem and self-awareness. Having an unsatisfaction body could lead to low self-esteem and inattention to their fitness

as a result

. Numerous studies found that the majority of over-60-years people do not have a sense of belonging which leads to less self-care.

This

problem could be tackled by support from a family who could empathise and motivate them will help. In conclusion, old people could have combat not only physical

health

issues but

also

mental

health

issues which is the root cause problem of lacking activity. It could be a complicated complication and requires time to remedy

this

issue, but having appropriate exercise and advocating for family members will definitely be a worthwhile trial to bring a healthy and happy life to the loved one.