What are the effects of Tai Chi?

We often see many elderly people practicing Tai Chi in the park. Tai Chi is actually a very self-cultivating and nourishing sport. Although the movements seem gentle and slow, they actually have a very good fitness effect. People who practice Tai Chi regularly rarely suffer from spinal diseases because their spine is frequently moved, which greatly reduces the chance of developing degenerative spinal diseases. Tai Chi can improve the body's blood circulation, reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis, and prevent and treat some chronic diseases of the elderly. Tai Chi requires concentration when practicing, which has a very good effect on the mental system and can eliminate fatigue.

1. The fitness effect of Tai Chi

The movements of Tai Chi are graceful, slow and gentle, combining hardness and flexibility. The movements are guided by the mind, which meets the physiological health requirements of the human body, can promote the body's metabolism, and can also regulate a person's mood. Being calm and natural in mind and mood, relaxed in spirit and body, is beneficial to physical health. The characteristics and difference between Tai Chi and other sports are that the body is relaxed and the mind is calm, and the body and mind are completely immersed in the exercise, making the brain, body and mind quiet and balanced. Eliminating tension, worry, and fear from the mind and getting rid of morbid psychology can regulate people's body and mind, make them happy and calm, improve immunity, strengthen their physical fitness, and lead to health and longevity.

2. The self-defense function of Tai Chi

In self-defense, Tai Chi, which focuses on softening, does not instinctively resist by immediately fighting back when the opponent attacks with force, but rather softens the attack first and then attacks. First, we must create a situation where we are in the enemy's back, and then take the opportunity to pursue him. We can win without much effort. This is what it means when the other person is strong and I am weak, which is called walking; when I follow the other person, which is called sticking. To make the body go from being uncomfortable to being comfortable, the body is at a disadvantage and you must work on the waist and legs. When pushing hands, use your mind to explore, use your strength to ask, and then listen to the reality and falsehood. Identify the opponent's real and fake changes. We must use our strengths to defeat the weak and adapt to changing circumstances. Memorize and ponder silently, and gradually you will be able to do what you want. Before the opponent attacks, you should wait for the opponent to make a move. If he doesn't move, you shouldn't move either. If he moves slightly, you should move first.

Tai Chi has a very good health-care effect on the lungs, because Tai Chi requires breathing, which can enhance the activity of the lungs and improve the lung's ventilation and air exchange functions. Practicing Tai Chi every day can strengthen your body, exercise your muscles and bones, and resist diseases. Practicing Tai Chi for a long time can prevent premature aging and prolong life.