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5 Best Exercises

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My winter Tai Chi classes started this week and it’s wonderful to resume moving energy together with my students. Although Tai Chi has many benefits when practicing individually, it’s more powerful for me when we shift our weight, breathe and pay attention to our alignment together as a group.

One new student mentioned that he wanted to take Tai Chi after he read an online article from Harvard Health publishing about the 5 best exercises for health. #1 is Swimming. #2 is Tai Chi.

Tai Chi at Heartwood Evanston
Tai Chi at Heartwood, Evanston, Il

It’s widely known that Tai Chi is helpful for balance and stability and effective at reducing stress. Harvard has conducted many studies on the positive impact of Tai Chi on such conditions as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteo-Arthritis, MS, fibromyalgia, anxiety, etc. This article is just a brief overview, but know there is a wealth of research if you want to check that out.

You might be wondering what the other 3 exercises are. Take a look at the article:

Tai Chi – One of the Best Exercises (and that’s not just me talking)

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Last week a shared article appeared on my Facebook page that really caught my attention. “The 5 Best Exercises for a Healthy Body” was the title, cited by longevitylive.com. The site mentions that these results are from a Harvard Medical School paper. Wanting to find the original source I went to the online Harvard Health Publications and there it was:

“5 of the best exercises you can ever do”

#1. Swimming

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#2. Tai Chi

Seeing this makes my heart sing. I know the benefits from personal experience. I see health improvements with my students weekly. I hear their stories. I know Tai Chi, with its gentle, flowing movements can help all ages.

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Harvard Medical School has conducted research on Tai Chi with positive results. Four years ago Harvard Health Publications published The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi. With such positive results in their studies, they are a good source to reinforce what many of us know about Tai Chi – with dedication and practice, we can enhance our health and quality of life.

The key is to find a class and teacher you like. And then, you have to stick with it. Creating healthy bodies takes dedication and it takes time. It is so worth the effort!!