Pay attention to these 4 points when practicing Tai Chi in spring

Pay attention to these 4 points when practicing Tai Chi in spring

1. Necessary preparatory activities should be done before practicing boxing

Generally speaking, it is best to practice boxing in the early morning. It is best to empty your bowels, drink some drinks such as soy milk, or eat a few biscuits, but do not overeat. Then do some preparatory activities. After standing still for a while, breathe evenly, eliminate distracting thoughts, and prepare to practice boxing.

2. When practicing boxing, use intention rather than force

Every movement must be controlled by consciousness, so as to achieve both mental and muscular exercise. Elderly people When practicing boxing, it is best to choose a quiet and sheltered environment to maintain a good attitude. Do not talk to others while practicing boxing, as this will reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. At the same time, a certain posture should be chosen based on each person's different physique and health status, and be done within one's ability. For those who are old and frail, you can use a small frame with a higher posture. Especially those with high blood pressure and heart disease. When doing "leg splitting", "kicking", "down posture" and other actions, do not lift your legs or squat with force. As long as you consciously think of it, you can also get the same exercise effect.

3. When practicing boxing, try to be as gentle, slow, loose and light as possible

Especially the elderly, who are limited by their physical strength, should try to be gentle, relaxed, natural and slow when practicing boxing to avoid shortness of breath, increased heartbeat, etc. Even beginners must do this. Elderly people with weak bodies or chronic diseases must master this key point (patients who are hemoptysis or bleeding should not practice boxing for the time being).

4. When practicing boxing, you should master deep, even and slender breathing

Deep, even and slender breathing can not only improve the effect of letting go of the old and absorbing the new, but also improve blood circulation and increase the activity of internal organs. This is an abdominal exercise combined with movements. Beginners may find it difficult. They should adapt slowly during the exercise and do not rush for success. Do not deliberately breathe hard to achieve the so-called sinking of Qi in the Dantian. Otherwise, dizziness, shortness of breath, etc. may occur, which will affect natural breathing. In short, it is appropriate for the elderly to practice boxing in moderation. Over time, as their physical fitness increases, they will gradually be able to combine the movement of Qi and become more comfortable. It is absolutely impossible to do it too hastily.

What are the benefits of practicing Tai Chi for the elderly

1. Physiological benefits

By practicing Tai Chi, we can effectively exercise our muscles, and at the same time, it can also have a good effect of relaxing muscles and activating collaterals. In addition, while practicing, you can also massage and exercise the internal organs through the cooperation between breathing and movements