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While workouts like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) have only been popular since the early 2000s, many other types of exercise have been around much longer. Pilates, for instance, began nearly ...

Tai chi is a form of martial arts rooted in ancient Chinese medicine. It is a gentle exercise involving slow movements, deep breaths, and a meditative state. Tai chi has many potential physical and ...

Jie Gu is an engineer by day and passionate tai chi advocate. She believes the best way to promote something is not by talking, but by offering. In 2023, Gu founded the Tai Chi Club to provide free, ...

Tai chi is a noncompetitive martial art known for its health benefits, such as improving balance and managing pain. It is an ancient Chinese tradition that combines gentle physical exercise and ...

We’ve all been told to move more, but if you have a limited range of motion, Tai Chi can help you reach your fitness goals—and reap other benefits too. It’s a traditional Chinese wellness practice ...

Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive ...

This ancient Chinese system of mind-body movement may help you avoid falls, age well, improve your mood, and more. A group of people practicing tai chi in a park can be a beautiful thing. In general, ...

Kimberly Dawn Neumann is a New York City-based magazine and book writer whose work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including Women’s Health, Health, Cosmopolitan, Fitness, Prevention, ...