Why is it important for elderly people to get engaged in sports?
Grand Gate ball tournament for elderly people.
Over 600 elderly people gathered at Anjo-Sogo Koen last October 4, 2013. It was an early morning as usual I parked my car near the park. It was early to go to the office and I have had decided to take a walk for a while when I noticed that there were many elderly people gathered together near the stadium. I walked to that direction and closely observed them. I felt some kind of happiness seeing these elderly people having fun and happily talking at each other. As I got nearer and nearer I took some snap shot of them then I finally found myself standing beside the fence of the baseball stadium.
An old man approached me , I thought he will be mad because I was not invited in that activity. My presence could have caught some of their attention because I was the only young person in that field. He started to talked as I greeted him " Ohayou gozaimasu! " and he replied. In my thought ," He's probably surprise to see a young foreigner watching them closely. I took this opportunity to asked him what was going on? He told me that every year during autumn season they usually held a tournament twice a year for the elderly people who love to play gate-ball " ge-to boru " in japanese. That season's participants reached a number of more or less 600 people , all resides in Anjo-shi. I was so surprised to see that number of old people who were still active in sports.
Over 600 elderly people gathered at Anjo-Sogo Koen last October 4, 2013. It was an early morning as usual I parked my car near the park. It was early to go to the office and I have had decided to take a walk for a while when I noticed that there were many elderly people gathered together near the stadium. I walked to that direction and closely observed them. I felt some kind of happiness seeing these elderly people having fun and happily talking at each other. As I got nearer and nearer I took some snap shot of them then I finally found myself standing beside the fence of the baseball stadium.
An old man approached me , I thought he will be mad because I was not invited in that activity. My presence could have caught some of their attention because I was the only young person in that field. He started to talked as I greeted him " Ohayou gozaimasu! " and he replied. In my thought ," He's probably surprise to see a young foreigner watching them closely. I took this opportunity to asked him what was going on? He told me that every year during autumn season they usually held a tournament twice a year for the elderly people who love to play gate-ball " ge-to boru " in japanese. That season's participants reached a number of more or less 600 people , all resides in Anjo-shi. I was so surprised to see that number of old people who were still active in sports.
SPORTS AND EXERCISE:
Engaging in daily activities specially sports and exercise can help older people in many ways like:- Increase flexibility and tones muscles.
- Reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, heart attack .
- Reduce the risk factor of obesity, high blood pressure , and cholesterol level.
- Burns calories fast.
But, before beginning any sports or exercise regime ; it is best to consult your physician first.
Always do exercise in moderate level and at your own pace. Do not over do it. Start slowly and gradually increase as your body get used to the activity.
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