Why Tai Chi Is As Good for You As Crossfit

Tai Chi hands holding healthy heartFrom TIME Health: Studies are showing that Tai Chi is as beneficial physically as more more strenuous types of exercise.

It appears that the mental focus on the mind-body connection when coupled with exercise itself enhances immune response, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, balance and reaction time.

TIME Health: Tai Chi As Effective As Crossfit

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Bone Loss

Osteoporosis (literally “porous bone”) and osteopenia (low bone density) are conditions which place seniors (primarily women) at increased risk of bone fractures with all of the associated impacts to general health and functioning (see “Balance” link for background discussion and statistics).