Why This Practice May Be For You

The World Health Organization recommends 150 to 300 minutes of moderate to heavy exercise per week, which many of us are not doing as we overestimate our activity levels.

A vigorous exercise, where our heart rate reserve is more than 60 percent cannot be the same for every person, as one f...

1. Your heart beats over 100,000 times per day.
2. Your heart pumps about 1.5 gallons of blood every minute.
3. There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your bod...

1. Reduces mortality for those who self-reported engaging in the practice 5-6 hours per week.
2. Improves muscle strength, balance and flexibility. Evidence is inconclusive, but it links regular tai chi practice to physiological and psychosocial benefits.
3. Boosts co...