Autumn is an ideal season for outdoor activities. When exercising in this season, several key points should be noted: focus on introversion, mainly slow speed, enhance cold resistance, and protect the shoulders.
The core of autumn health preservation should be "introversion." As the yang energy in the natural world shifts from external release to internal storage during autumn, the principle of autumn health preservation should be "introversion." In terms of daily habits, it is recommended to adjust the schedule to "early to bed and early to rise," which can promote the smooth flow of lung qi, accelerate the metabolism of the lungs, and help prevent common respiratory diseases in autumn.
In terms of exercise, a slow rhythm should dominate. Intense exercise can lead to excessive sweating, which in turn consumes yang energy. Therefore, it is suitable to choose low-intensity exercises that cause minimal sweating in autumn. Middle-aged and older people are more suited to gentle and relaxed exercises, such as practicing Tai Chi or taking walks.
Cold resistance training should not be overlooked. There is a saying, "Keep warm in spring and endure cold in autumn." Starting cold resistance in autumn can effectively improve the body's immunity and response speed. Cold resistance training can include activities such as mountain climbing, jogging, and cold water bathing.
Protecting the shoulders and neck is key. With the increase in temperature difference between morning and evening in autumn, the viscosity of muscles in low temperatures increases. If exercise is performed without proper warming up, it is easy to cause muscle and ligament injuries. The shoulders and neck are the most easily injured parts, so in addition to warming up the neck and shoulders, it is advisable to wear a scarf or high-necked clothing during exercise to prevent the invasion of cold wind.