You know it and
scientific studies have established that increased activities or exercise are
beneficial to almost all aspects of health. It is even more important to
exercise as one gets older! Many chronic diseases such as ischemic heart
disease, arthritis and osteoporosis develop as the body ages. The benefits of
suitable exercise to improve, or in some cases prevent, these diseases are well
established.
Exercise keeps
you fit and healthy! For those with arthritis, exercise helps keep the joints
and muscles strong, the bones and joint tissues healthy and boosts energy levels
to keep up with daily activities. Remember, you are as young as you feel!
There are 3
types of exercises that are especially important to older adults. Tai Chi
contains all 3 types. It is also a program with set sequences, making exercise
simply a matter of following the sequences.
While Tai Chi
is suitable for almost anyone to learn, it is also progressive. This means that
it doesn't matter at what age a person starts to learn it, their skill and
knowledge can continually be improved.
It also means
that aging does not lower the level of skill, progress will be made as long as
Tai Chi is practiced regularly!
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