Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a gesture that combines breathing exercises and meditation. Tai Chi is taken from ancient martial arts. Tai Chi is essentially harnesses the power of yin (which comes from the earth) and which (who came from the sky). These forces are then combined through physical exercises, to form a movement formation that provides balance and harmony.

Tai Chi is beneficial to increase flexibility and strength, make breathing more powerful. Nevertheless, research conducted in the Netherlands in fact dubious efficacy of Tai Chi Tai Chi, especially if linked to prevent falls in the elderly.

Tai Chi can improve balance by performing a series of exercises are conducted regularly.

The researchers found no difference in the balance, fear of falling, level of physical activity, and functional status among groups of people who do tai chi and regular exercise. Logghe from Rotterdam suggested that Tai Chi exercise is limited only to prevent the fall of staying at home and have a high risk of falling.

 source:info-sehat.com