Taijiquan and healthy life. There is no doubt that there is a fitness effect that has been scientifically proven beyond doubt, and there will be more research results in the future. However, why is the life expectancy of taijiquan practitioners shortened rather than significantly increased? The average lifespan of Taijiquan is lower than that of Xingyiquan and Baguazhang. Why?
Life expectancy is not absolutely related to the practice of boxing and martial arts. Life expectancy is related to genes, living environment, psychological state and dietary structure. According to the National Fitness Program and the age of participation, tai chi is applicable to all age groups, and the practice of tai chi achieves physical and mental relaxation. The subhealthy state of the body has been restored and improved everywhere. Therefore, taijiquan has obvious effects on health and maintaining physical fitness.
If a group of 60-year-old aunts and uncles were allowed to practice half powerful foreign boxing and half gentle tai chi, see who could live longer without damaging muscles and bones. Practicing tai chi can make our body responsive, the flexibility of bones and muscles, the flexibility of joints and the balance of movement are ensured and even significantly improved. Therefore, Taijiquan is very suitable for people with or without a foundation in sports and martial arts to practice. As we age, the decline in heart function is definitely not suitable for strenuous exercise. Therefore, tai chi is the most suitable exercise for public health and wellness needs at this time.
That's right, taijiquan is curved. People who can learn taijiquan are not people of average taste. It is indisputable that practicing taijiquan can cultivate the mind, cultivate the heart, and keep in touch with the world. We can practice it anywhere. What I give up is a tangible place; what I gain is an intangible state of mind. Exercise of this nature is sure to keep you healthy and prolong your life.