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10/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: Tai chi is more effective than aerobic exercise in reducing symptoms of fibromyalgia

Tai chi, which has its roots in martial arts, is an ancient practice used to heal both the mind and body. Research has shown that it offers short-term benefits for chronic musculoskeletal pain and mental health problems. A study published in the BMJ found that tai chi is more effective than aerobic exercise in improving […]

07/14/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

What is Tai Chi? And why you should try it

In the world of fitness, Tai Chi may just be one of the most underrated form of exercise. It is, after all, a slow and steady exercise favored by older people — and while the gentleness of its movements is striking, it doesn’t exactly rank high in terms of glamour for an audience that favors strength, […]

10/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Top five low-impact exercises for overall health

To anyone who doesn’t frequently engage in exercise, just mentioning the word brings up images of exhaustion, pain, and lots of sweat. These are more than enough to turn plenty of us off from physical activity. Yet according to one Harvard doctor, the best exercises may actually be the easiest ones. Forget long-distance running: Dr. […]

06/22/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Do these low-impact exercises to tone your body and save your joints

(WomensFitnessFocus.com) Not everyone is made for high-level exercising. But you can become fit without bouncing around in a leotard, battering your joints. Forget all the huffing, puffing, lugging, lifting, and straining. Movement therapy is a gentle – yet effective – group of sports that include yoga, tai chi, and Pilates. Just don’t be fooled by their […]

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