Tai Chi is both a peaceful exercise method for the elderly and has many benefits. It can improve physical fitness and also help with physical and mental care. Below, I will introduce its advantages one by one from different aspects.
Strengthen the body
When practicing Tai Chi, the elderly’s joints and muscles are moved throughout the body, which is conducive to enhancing the strength of the muscles and joint flexibility. Especially for those elderly people with knee problems, practicing Tai Chi can improve their condition. Moreover, Tai Chi can promote blood circulation and ensure that all organs of the body can receive sufficient blood nourishment, just like adding lubricant to every part of the body to make the body's "machine" run smoother.
Regulate breathing
Tai Chi focuses on the regulation of breathing and usually uses abdominal breathing. This breathing method can fully expand and contract the lungs, thereby increasing lung capacity. As we get older, many elderly people's breathing ability will gradually decline, and practicing Tai Chi seems to enhance their breathing function. They inhale deeply and exhale continuously , and over time, their breathing becomes smoother and their bodies appear more energetic.
Cultivate the body and mind
When practicing Tai Chi, the elderly need to concentrate, devote all their energy to each movement, and eliminate external interference one by one. This is like a thorough purification of the mind and clearing all those worries and distractions. Moreover, the movements of Tai Chi are both relaxed and gentle, which helps people to gradually calm down, as if they have found a peaceful harbor in the noisy world.
Social dating
Many elderly people like to make an appointment with their friends to practice Tai Chi for the elderly , thus forming a social circle. While sweating, they communicated trivial matters and interesting stories in life. During exercise, the elderly learn from each other and encourage each other, enhancing their friendship. This social way allows the elderly to get rid of loneliness and make their lives more colorful.
Improve sleep
After a day of exercise , the elderly tend to get a little tired. This slight fatigue is very helpful in improving sleep quality. Those elderly people who had poor sleep quality before could sleep more soundly and heavier at night after practicing Tai Chi for a period of time. The next morning, their mental state will also become very good and full of energy to welcome the new day.
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