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The health benefits of tai chi - Harvard Health

The health benefits of tai chi - Harvard Health

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The Benefits Of Tai Chi

The Benefits Of Tai Chi

  • Improved lower and upper-body strength. Practiced regularly, it’s comparable to resistance training and brisk walking.
  • Boosts flexibility and strength of upper and lower-body.
  • Improved balance and, according to some studies, reduced risk of falling by training proprioception (the ability to sense the position of one's body in space), muscle strength and flexibility.
  • Improved aerobic conditioning for movements with appropriate speed and size.

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Getting Started With Tai Chi

Getting Started With Tai Chi

  • Find a tai chi branch that matches your needs.Β 
  • Check with your doctor before starting if you have a physical limitations or take medications that affect your balance.
  • Watch and take a class.Β 
  • If you'd rather learn at home, you can get tai chi books or videos.
  • Talk to the instructor. Experienced teachers who accommodate individual peculiarities are ideal.
  • Dress comfortably with nonrestrictive loose-fitting clothes.
  • You can practice barefoot or in lightweight and flexible shoes.
  • Most tai chi programs last at least 12 weeks, with instruction once or twice a week and practice at home. By then, you should know if you enjoy tai chi.

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