Latest clinical trial results from 2 tertiary public hospitals in China has found that tai chi provides greater improvements than other aerobic exercise.
Studies have found that among people with heart problems, practicing taichi improved hypertension, quality of life and lowered stress, anxiety, and depression.
Although tai chi is slow and gentle and doesn't leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness — muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to a lesser degree, aerobic conditioning.
