Tai chi-chuan, this is a peculiar and refined system of physical exercises, which was founded around 1000 AD. e. Tai chi-chuan, this is a unique Chinese system of soft martial art. It included meditation, proper breathing, a set of smooth, continuous movements involving absolutely all parts of the body.
Gymnastics tai chi is very closely related to medicine, meditation, martial arts, and also combines continuous slow movements and concentration of the mind. This contributes to the activation of vital energy, which maintains harmony of mind and body health.
This gymnastics is practiced in the centers of Oriental culture, fitness clubs and other places. The popularity of tai chi is growing every day thanks to its general availability and simplicity. After all, such gymnastics can be practiced by people who have other physical activities that are contraindicated. It is recommended to practice tai chi practically to all even elderly people, who are sick with arthritis and who are overweight.
Regular exercises in tai chi gymnastics improve coordination of movements, flexibility, balance. Carry out a beneficial effect on the nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory system, metabolism, digestive system, strengthens the tendons and muscles. Some studies confirm that tai chi contributes to lowering blood pressure. Another tai chi relieves stress.
When doing gymnastics exercises tai chi, both spirit and body are involved. Note that to determine what wins more - the spirit or the body, is extremely difficult.
Older people are unlikely to have much health. With the passage of time, the muscles weaken, the flexibility of the body decreases, the mobility of the joints decreases. All these manifestations increase the risk of losing balance and the possibility of a dangerous fall. Indeed, it is because of the falls that most elderly people have dangerous injuries and diseases.
In tai chi, some exercises are based on the redistribution of the weight of the human body from one leg to the other, and this strengthens the muscles of the legs and improves the ability to balance, which is so important for the elderly.
In 2001, the Oregon Research Institute conducted a study that showed that older people who do tai chi regular exercise (twice a week for an hour) are much easier to walk, bend, rise, descend, dress, eat, lift weights than their peers .
The Tai Chi exercise complex is suitable for people who are overweight because it does not require much effort. Regular classes will help lose weight and help burn extra calories.
If you still decide to try tai chi, attend classes, at least in two groups, determine which of the groups you feel comfortable with, how well this instructor's style fits you. Talk to the instructor about his experience, teachers, duration of practice. Talk to the people who are engaged in this group, find out how much they are pleased with the result of the lessons, the instructor. Gymnastics in the group should, above all, you like. After all, if you look at the clock all the time, then obviously you are burdened by the occupation, and you are unlikely to achieve outstanding results.
Remember that before you do any sport, you need to get advice from a doctor.