Systematic gymnastics for the elderly has a beneficial effect on the heart, blood vessels, and nervous system, improves metabolism, reduces weight in those prone to obesity, corrects posture and gait, creates a cheerful mood, and increases work capacity.
In old age, it is especially important to use gymnastics to improve the work of the higher parts of the nervous system, combat age-related atrophy and weakening of muscles that do not work well under normal conditions, help the movement of blood and lymph, improve breathing and metabolism.