The Wellness of YOU! - # 60
posted in Nutrition and Weight Loss |Nutrition, Weight Loss and Working Out
Now that we’ve talked a bit about what and when to eat in relation to the workout routine in your nutrition and weight loss program, let’s open this up and look at how the martial arts could become a more friendly word in your vocabulary.
As you read this, please remember that I am not a kid anymore. In fact, I am now an “elder” — (and that’s as far as I want to go here with that topic! LOL)
Okay, I’m guessing that you may not be able to see yourself kickboxing like Bruce Lee — am I right?
Good. I can’t either. But there are many martial arts disciplines that are suitable for just about everyone.
A martial art is an Oriental art of combat or self-defense practiced with or without weapons. People who study martial arts in the U.S. today do so mostly for sport, self-defense, and exercise, as well as to develop concentration, self-confidence, and self-discipline. Some of the more popular martial arts in the U.S. include karate, judo, Tae Kwon Do, and Tai Chi.
The one that I’m most familiar with is Tai Chi.
With its precise, gentle, flowing movements, you might find the ancient Chinese mind-body practice of Tai Chi especially appealing if you’re 50 or older or have a chronic condition, like arthritis, high blood pressure, or back problems. The focus on slow movement, breathing, and concentration is aimed at moving your life energy, or Ch’i, throughout your body. The relaxing nature of this art is perfect for relieving stress.
Tai Chi is a good choice for most people because you don’t have to be a super-athlete, or even be in great shape to get started with this discipline. Age isn’t a factor, either. The range of ages of people practicing Tai Chi goes all the way from people in their 20s to people in their 80s.
Tai Chi can also improve balance, posture, flexibility, coordination, and strength. Studies have shown that older people who practice Tai Chi reduce their risk of falls.
The movements are easy to learn — if you practice — because they are done in the same order each time. Also, as you practice your legs will get stronger, you will develop better breath control, your balance will improve and you will begin to move more gracefully.
I’d like to continue with this subject tomorrow, so I’ll sign off for today.
Until then, remember to follow a good-fat — good-carb diet and stay with your regular exercise. I’ll bring you some further information about Tai Chi tomorrow.
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Have a great day. I’ll be back tomorrow with some more nutrition and weight loss thoughts for you.
And give the South Beach Diet a try. That’s what I follow. Here’s where to go to learn more:
Shanti,
Ron
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