I am 29 years old and have been practicing Tai Chi since 2004. I first came across Tai Chi when my friend introduced the idea...
It has always been known that no matter what your age, exercise is good for the mind, body and soul, however recent research has shown that this is particularly true with people over the age of 50. The University of Canberra has found that aerobic exercise improves things such as reading and learning, whereas muscle and resistance exercise such as Tai Chi, yoga and circuit training have been proven to aid us with things such as staying alert, memory skills and increasing our ability to process information quickly. It is also thought that exercising little and often will send a great big boost of the goodies we need to our brain to function efficiently, such as oxygen, blood and nutrients.
The British Journal of Sports Medicine recommended exercises such as Tai Chi as a less strenuous option for people over the age of 50 to do on a frequent basis without over exerting themselves.
Dr David Reynolds, Chief Scientific Officer at Alzheimer’s Research UK said “The best way of sticking to an exercise program is to find something that you enjoy, exercising doesn’t have to mean spending lots of time in the gym”
They claim that it is becoming more and more evident that exercising regularly has a direct impact on how well our brain functions.
If you are interested in finding out more about benefits Tai Chi has on our physical and mental body, or on any of my classes and workshops please take this opportunity to explore the website where you will find further details, testimonials and relevant links to articles and research that you may find useful.
