The art of Tai Chi: The original system of Tai Chi was developed as an internal form of martial arts. However, as the need for self defence lessened and the health benefits of Tai Chi have become ...

If you're getting older, martial arts may not be on your radar as an activity you should take up. In fact, when most people think about how they want to spend their days in retirement, activities like ...

I remember the exact moment I knew something had to change. It was a steamy Saturday morning in Singapore, the air already thick with humidity. I was three weeks into training for a half marathon.

Introduction: This study evaluated the effect of an 8-week practice of 24 forms of Tai Chi on cognition in college students aged 18–21 years who were overexposed to short videos. Methods: A total of ...

Tai chi can have significant benefits for older adults, due in part to the way it focuses on muscle control, stability, balance, and flexibility. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese movement practice that ...

An ancient Chinese martial art, Tai Chi is becoming increasingly popular as a gentle form of exercise that can promote mental wellness. Its slow and deliberate movements, along with focus on breathing ...

Each year in the United States, more than one-third of adults 65 and older experience a fall. Of those who fall, 30% suffer moderate to severe injuries, making falls the leading cause of injury deaths ...

On Sunday 26 April, the Confucius Institute at De Montfort University, in partnership with local traditional martial arts groups, hosted a vibrant Tai Chi celebration at Leicester’s Town Hall Square ...

Tai chi can have significant benefits for older adults. This is at least partly due to the way it focuses on muscle control, stability, balance, and flexibility. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese movement ...

Introduction Stroke is a major cause of death and disability, and imposes a huge burden and significant workload for patients, their families and society. As a special form of physical activity, Tai ...

While workouts like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) have only been popular since the early 2000s, many other types of exercise have been around much longer. Pilates, for instance, began nearly ...