10 Of The Most Dangerous Exercises You Can Do If You Are Over 50

Last Updated on April 21, 2021
Instead, you can do shoulder raises because it is an exercise that has less chance of injury.

#5 – RUNNING STAIRSADVERTISEMENT

Being able to run the stairs is actually a skill that not anyone could do, but what once was fun could turn to a painful disaster. When we get older, our ability to balance decrease, so we could end up falling on our heads! Also, the stairs are very tough on the knees. Instead, you can use the stationary stair-climber for the same results and with lower impact.

#6 – BIKRAM YOGA

Yoga is the best when it comes to maintaining flexibility, but Bikram yoga is not a very good choice. It is going to make you sweat a lot and dehydrate you at an age when your body can easily suffer from dehydration. In fact, the extreme heat in a yoga class could make you sweat a lot to the point you may faint. Instead, you can go for a lower-impact yoga class that will help your flexibility to be maintained.

#7 – CRUNCHESADVERTISEMENT

Crunches are truly hard to do, regardless of your age, and it is easy to do them wrong, which makes the situation worse. Since we lose mobility in our spines, this exercise could be a health hazard. The curling motion could put a lot of stress on your back and neck causing so many serious problems like muscle pain and pinched nerves. Instead, you can try planks. They are very beneficial and will save the strain on your spine.

#8 – HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING

This exercise is all the rage currently, but it is just not for everybody, especially when you have already celebrated your 50th birthday. A super sweaty HIIT workout could be a health hazard that could lead to a decrease in blood pressure and delirium. These are all side effects of dehydration. Instead, you should try low-impact circuit training regimen.ADVERTISEMENT

#9 – SPINNINGADVERTISEMENT

Spinning is honestly one of the most fun exercises and a great way to burn calories fast. Unfortunately, doctors suggest everyone older than 50 to stay away from these pedals since most of their patients who are diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis (a fatal syndrome that occurs to car crashes victims).