A long and happy life is the result of a combination of several factors, such as proper nutrition, healthy relationships and a positive mindset.
However, an essential element to achieve full longevity is the regular practice of physical activity.
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In this sense, it is interesting to explore knowledge about how the oldest people in the world move around on a daily basis, something that aroused the interest of Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. In their quest to unlock the secrets of long, healthy lives, the authors have embarked on a fascinating journey.
Their quest for knowledge took them to Okinawa, in the Japan, a region known as a “blue zone” due to the high concentration of centenarians.
During their stay in the Japanese city, they had the opportunity to talk to more than 100 elderly people in the region.
These encounters provided a unique insight into the daily routine, movement habits and lifestyle practices of these exceptional individuals.
For the Japanese, physical activity only needs to last 5 minutes
According to the survey conducted by García and Miralles, the vast majority of respondents revealed that they practice a physical activity known as radium taiso, a popular exercise in Japan with decades of existence and effectiveness proven.
The authors even observed elderly people in nursing homes practicing this exercise. Some participants performed the exercises even while in wheelchairs.
Radio drills got their name from instructions transmitted by radio in 1929. Currently, method continues to be broadcast daily at 6:30 am on one of Japan's oldest radio stations, NHK Radio 1, as mentioned on a website dedicated to this method. exercise.
These exercises are low-intensity and the main objective, according to the researchers, is to keep all participants together, as a kind of group activity.
Also according to Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, despite its simplicity and brevity, the set of exercises can generate movement of the body, which is enough to maintain an active life, as long as you practice all the days.
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