Tuesday, December 30, 2008

What Tai-Chi Can Do For You


There are several Chinese martial arts that focuses on physical well-being. Tai-Chi is an ancient Chinese martial arts that aims to improve felixibility and balance. It was first used by monks to enhance their concentration. 

This martial arts involves slow and gentle movements with grace and accuracy. Tai chi aims to enhance strength and coordination and at the same time improving inner peace. This exercise is ideal for elderly people. Even the disabled can do tai-chi while in a sitting position. 

Tai chi can help you enhance your stamina, improve your breathing, helps you achieve better balance, enhance your posture. It also reduce the stiffness in your joints, increase your energy level and helps relieves stress.

According to myoptumhealth.com, "the most effective plan to prevent falls among older adults is activity that improves strength, movement and flexibility. Tai chi may help to achieve these goals. In one study, older people taking part in a 15-week tai chi program reduced their risk of falling by almost half. After the course, many were no longer afraid of falling."





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