Tai Chi good for blood pressure, heart.

 Tai Chi good for blood pressure, heart

Hi, it's David Andrews here and listen...

Exercise doesn’t need to be sweaty.

It doesn’t need to be grueling.

And it sure doesn’t have to be ugly.

In fact, an interesting form of exercise – Tai Chi – isn’t any of those things. And it could very well help your blood pressure.

The basics on Tai Chi

Tai Chi has a sort of fluid look, when you see it.

Sometimes, you’ll see groups of people in a park doing Tai Chi.

Mostly, people take Tai Chi group classes.

Tai Chi is the most popular of the ancient Chinese martial arts. In the US, most people think of it as a form of exercise.

It’s recommended for people of any age – but seniors especially benefit. Tai Chi helps people maintain strength, flexibility and balance. Tai Chi combines gentle physical activity with elements of meditation, body awareness, imagery and attention to breathing.

In other words, it’s one way in life to “go with the flow.”

Here’s the deal on blood pressure and cholesterol

A research team reviewed 35 studies conducted in 10 countries – a truly global study of Tai Chi and other traditional Chinese exercises.

The results: People who did Tai Chi (and other Chinese exercises) had improvements in blood pressure, LDL “bad” cholesterol and in triglycerides (another “bad” blood fat).

In fact, they even reported less depression – and better overall quality of life.

Mix up your exercise routine with Tai Chi

There’s certainly no downside to Tai Chi. No bad side effects. And it gets you out among people, so there’s a nice social element.

You need 20 to 30 minutes of exercise every day. Why not mix it up with a Tai Chi class every week?

As you’ve seen, there’s convincing evidence you should do it.

Certainly it’s cheaper than taking blood pressure and cholesterol pills.

And yes, no side effects.

Excellent.

Now get busy -- google “Tai Chi classes <your city>”. And start working out with Tai Chi.

Now!

-David Andrews