| When we speak of "exercise," the first thing that | | | | Grandpa needs to stick to low-intensity exercises. |
| comes to mind for most people are heavy | | | | Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that |
| weights, treadmills and an intense workout | | | | involves slow but precise movements that focus |
| regimen. For some, the word "exercise" would | | | | heavily on breathing, balance and harmony. Since |
| include jogging, running or brisk walking. But one | | | | it's mostly slow motion, Tai Chi is perfect for the |
| thing is for sure; we can get a lot of benefits | | | | elderly. More often, Tai Chi is also practiced for |
| from exercising. | | | | health reasons. |
| It bears stressing that exercise needs to be done | | | | In addition, it also is regarded as a mind-body |
| in moderation. Well, practically almost everything | | | | exercise that helps promote total body |
| needs to be done in moderation. Just like eating, | | | | coordination. It helps improve balance, as well as |
| moderation is the key to good health and a fit | | | | strength and flexibility. It has also been shown |
| body. Too much of something can be bad for | | | | that Tai Chi practitioners have improved their |
| one's health. | | | | immunity for certain diseases. Moreover, they |
| While high-intensity workouts fit best for athletes, | | | | have improved their cardiac functions, and have |
| the same cannot be said for beginners. That being | | | | better sleep qualities. |
| said, you cannot expect guys with frail bodies to | | | | Overall, Tai Chi greatly contributes to a happy life. |
| lift heavy weights. All the more if old people would | | | | It also improves awareness in the surroundings. |
| do that. Imagine your 70-year-old grandpa bench | | | | But what makes Tai Chi more appealing is the |
| presses his way to achieve a heavenly set of | | | | fact that it greatly reduces stress. In effect, Tai |
| abdominal muscles. At the very least, watching | | | | Chi helps alleviate the burden of stress, which if |
| him give his everything just to lift a single rep | | | | not addressed could cause ill health. |
| would be a very painful sight to see. | | | | |