Tai chi may also be a more approachable form of mindfulness training for those who struggle with the sit-and-breathe forms of ...

Now known as the popular running brand Asics, Onitsuka originated as a basketball footwear company and eventually branched out into other sports. This model, the Onitsuka Tiger Tai Chi LE, is perhaps ...

Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for ...

We’ve all been told to move more, but if you have a limited range of motion, Tai Chi can help you reach your fitness goals—and reap other benefits too. It’s a traditional Chinese wellness practice ...

Samuel Nyman received funding from a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Career Development Fellowship to conduct The TACIT Trial. It was independent research funded by the NIHR (grant ...

When most people think of tai chi (short for “T’ai Chi Ch’üan”) they usually imagine a group of older people moving in slow motion in a public park. But this ancient movement practice is not just for ...

Tai chi is a form of martial arts rooted in ancient Chinese medicine. It is a gentle exercise involving slow movements, deep breaths, and a meditative state. Tai chi has many potential physical and ...

The ancient practice involves physical activity, balance, and mindfulness, but whether it’s a workout may depend on the style you do and your fitness level. Practicing tai chi can yield many benefits ...

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 ...

This ancient Chinese system of mind-body movement may help you avoid falls, age well, improve your mood, and more. A group of people practicing tai chi in a park can be a beautiful thing. In general, ...

Kimberly Dawn Neumann is a New York City-based magazine and book writer whose work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including Women’s Health, Health, Cosmopolitan, Fitness, Prevention, ...

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 ...