What are the benefits of Tai Chi?

In our lives, I believe many friends are familiar with Tai Chi. Whether it is morning or evening, whether it is by the lake or in the square, you can almost always see different groups of people practicing Tai Chi to the beat. In addition, there are also sports derived from Tai Chi sword, Tai Chi fan, etc. So what are the benefits of practicing Tai Chi to the human body? I will introduce it to you in detail today.

(1) Adjust the excitation and inhibition process of the cerebral cortex and relieve the "urban civilization diseases" caused by excessive mental stress in modern life, such as neurasthenia, depression, functional gastrointestinal diseases, etc. This is because Tai Chi movements are continuous, weak, gentle and light. When practicing, muscles in all parts of the body need to relax. At this time, the body feels relaxed and comfortable, allowing the brain to rest.

(2) Helps maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and prevent hypertension and arteriosclerosis. When practicing boxing, muscles throughout the body relax and cause blood vessels to relax, which causes abdominal pressure to change continuously, thereby prompting blood from the lower limbs and abdomen to flow back into the right atrium, strengthening the nutrition of the myocardium and preventing vascular sclerosis caused by poor blood flow. People who practice Tai Chi regularly are less likely to suffer from high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis.

(3) Contributes to the health of bones, muscles and joint tissues. Tai Chi is a whole-body exercise in which "every muscle group and joint of the body are involved. Therefore, long-term practice helps to make joints more flexible, improve the elasticity of joint ligaments, and enhance muscle toughness and elasticity.

(4) Tai Chi has a good effect on improving the respiratory and digestive systems. People who practice Tai Chi regularly have smooth chest breathing, strong diaphragm, and reduce lung congestion, which is a good preventive effect on lung infectious diseases that are common in the elderly. Tai Chi involves many waist movements, which can activate blood circulation in the abdominal cavity and promote gastric motility. In addition, the breathing movements of Tai Chi have a mechanical stimulating effect on the stomach, which can improve local circulation, promote digestion and prevent constipation.

The above content introduces in great detail some of the benefits of practicing Tai Chi. Friends who have read this must have a deeper understanding of Tai Chi. According to legend, Tai Chi was created by Zhang Sanfeng, the founder of the Wudang School. Regardless of whether the legend is true or not, practicing Tai Chi regularly does have an important effect on our physical health.