Try Tai Chi

Published: Jan. 18, 2023, 9:30 a.m.

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If you\\u2019re looking to add more exercise into your lifestyle why not consider Tai Chi. It\\u2019s an ancient Chinese martial art \\u2013 it\\u2019s sometimes called \\u201cmeditation in motion\\u201d. It\\u2019s a series of different postures that gently flow into each other in slow movements. One of the big benefits to Tai Chi is that it can significantly enhance the activity of our immune system. And although it looks gentle, it can be a surprisingly good workout! Michael Mosley speaks to Dr. Parco Siu from the University of Hong Kong, who has been studying the health benefits of Tai Chi for over a decade. His research has revealed that Tai Chi can lead to faster brain benefits than other exercises. He also found that Tai Chi was as effective as conventional exercise like moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or muscle strengthening activities for reducing body weight and visceral fat!

Tai Chi videos:\\nBBC - The Taste of Tai Chi Challenge: https://bit.ly/40IFshI\\nNHS - Tai Chi videos: https://bit.ly/3AyiUFO

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