History of Taiji Chen Ziwen (1st Author) School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Supervisor: Prof Huang Weihong School of Humanities and Social Sciences Abstract - Keywords - Tai Chi Fighting, Health , INTRODUCTION Tai Chi Fighting is a traditional Chinese martial art originated from the philosophy concept ‘tao’ and ‘tai chi’. It has been spread in China for centuries. Today, people all over the world practice Tai Chi Fighting for both defensive and healthy purpose. Tai Chi practice requires body and mind to corporate well.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese art that focuses on body awareness and internal energy. The emphasis of this system being chi, or internal energy. This emphasis gives Tai Chi the traits of an internal martial art as opposed to an external one. Tai Chi has long been a renowned system in China for maintaining health and extending life. It 's slow movements cultivate balance, strengthen joints, tendons, and muscles.
In a cold winter day, have you ever observed white smoke come out from your mouth when you exhale? Have you ever thoroughly felt the force pressing on your skin when wind blows? These are some of the states that “qi” appears in our daily lives. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TMC), qi plays as a fundamental component from time to time explaining its ideas. Theories of both Chinese and Western medicine exist for helping people maintain good health and away from deceases. Western medicine relies more on scientific proof “Western medicine places strong emphasis on the physical structures of the body, which are made up of different organic and inorganic substances, proteins, tissues and cells.” (Shen Lung Ltd, 2002) Unlike western medicine, TMC originates and relies very much on Chinese philosophical theories. And the theory of qi is one of them. This essay will be explaining what qi is in Chinese medicine, including its general concept, movement and flow in human body, functions, what would be
Those with chronic stress would also benefit greatly from a mindfulness practice. Meditation encourages the client to focus on all feelings with a nonjudgmental attitude. It allows the client to focus on their chronic pain and learn to live in harmony with it. They are able to come to terms with their pain and live more freely.
For the older individual, exercise is an essential element in healthful aging. Research reveals exercise not only makes us (humans) live longer, but we also live a greater quality of life as we age. Stated in the text, "regular exercise and physical activity improve health in a variety of ways [such as] a reduction in heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, colon cancer, depression, anxiety, excess weight, falling, bone thinning, muscle wasting, and joint pain". Everything in the body is positively affected by exercise and can be of a great advantage for the older adult 's well-being.
Inactivity is transferable from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. Numerous efforts are directed at reducing age related participation decline. The lack of children and adolescent participation of moderate to vigorous intensity physical therapy, resistance
P6 review physiological data collected, describing the effects of exercise on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and energy systems Cooper Run The first test I did was the Cooper twelve minute test. This tests ones endurance. Advantages of this test is that you don’t need a lot of equipment, it is simple to set up and do so this won’t take up too much time. More than one person can do the test and one time.
Studies have shown that regular physical exercise in middle adulthood helps to prolong cognitive abilities (Guiney & Machado, 2013; Rogers, Meyer, & Mortel, 1990). “Middle-aged adults…who are more physically active…tend to score higher on tests of reasoning, reaction time, and short-term memory (Van Boxtel, Paas, Houx, Adam, Teeken, & Jolles, 1997).” This correlates to my second observation REPORT ON OBSERVED SUBJECT 5 when MC, her other daughter JC, and I went for a walk. MC was noted to have been, “swinging her arms back and forth, putting some “pep” into her step as she walked. ‘It’s good to swing your arms when you walk as you get older,’ she informs me and my sister.”
The article that stood out to me was “Its Your Move” by Timothy Church. It gave valuable information on how regular exercise in adults can lead to a multitude of positive effects on the body both physically and mentally. Three main points of the article were exercise could reduce the risk of disabilities as we age, regular exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease and that everyone has the time for exercise. When you think of aging you often associate it with weakness. In every sport there is an old woman or man who is participating in that sport and excelling in it.
It helps because we can get fresh air, run, and get our blood flowing. It also wakes us up and keeps us alert. When I am in the classroom for too long, I can get tired or anxious to go outside. Researchers from the medical college of Georgia did a 15 week study where they saw significant improvement in test scores with regular exercise (Livestrong.com).
2) For physiotherapist With the results of this study physiotherapists will be able to understand the differences between the OKC and CKC exercises and be able to prescribe the most appropriate therapeutic exercises to develop dynamic balance. 3) For coaches Results of this study will help coaches to understand the differences between OKC exercises and CKC exercises. With this knowledge coaches will be able to train the players to get the maximum dynamic balance of them and enhance their performances. 4) for future researchers
Being active has helped me become better at soccer and hockey. In hockey you need to be in shape; I workout on a daily basis, to keep fit for hockey. When I train for hockey I jog, sprint, skate, and hoist weights. I believe that not only does being active help you physically, it also helps you mentally. When you workout it releases endorphins into your body to make you feel happier and better.
As you know, exercise is very important for your physical health. Exercising regularly helps keep your heart healthy, lowers your risk for type 2 diabetes as well as some cancers, and helps you get stronger muscles and bones. This is common knowledge for most people, but what if I told you that exercise has even more benefits that aren’t just physical? Today I will be informing you about the benefits of exercise on your mental health, resiliency and academic performance.
MASSAGE THERAPY: AMAZING 24 HEALTH BENEFITS Nowadays, massage is not only restricted to luxury spas, and health clubs. It is now also available in clinics, malls, hospitals, business, and even airport as well. Massage therapy is an effective tool to enhance the physical and emotional well-being. Massage not only give you relaxation but also acts a natural painkiller as well. Regular massaging will aid to relieve anxiety, depressions, pain, stress, heart problems etc.
In 2011, Hart said that martial arts can fit personality and body when pessimistic vitality realized by anxiety is discharged through its specific activities, after the instructional course one would feel calm and relax. He then mentioned that as the muscle tones are improved, calories are burned and a good blood circulation is achieved. This will improve our breathing regulation because the bloods that carry oxygen throughout our body are flowing regularly. Because of how the workouts in martial arts take place, many calories were burned. We can lose our body weight when we practice martial arts.