Tai Chi for me?

Tri_Dad
Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Just want an opinion.

I used to love the Martial arts (Tae Kwon do) to be specific and while I typically work out in the evenings after work I am looking to spend some time in the morning getting focused and stretched out of the day. I used to spend alot of the time on my feet at work so this wasnt an issue but now that I have reached a certain level with my employer I spend most of my day at a desk reviewing reports and replying to emails so I need something to get the blood flowing a bit without getting into an all out workout. I have been doing some yoga in the morning and am pleased that my flexibility is a lot better than I thought it would be. But I am thinking Tai chi might be a good morning activity to not only get my body awake but to destress and focus myself before work. Anyone have any opinions on the art?

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  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
    Just want an opinion.

    I used to love the Martial arts (Tae Kwon do) to be specific and while I typically work out in the evenings after work I am looking to spend some time in the morning getting focused and stretched out of the day. I used to spend alot of the time on my feet at work so this wasnt an issue but now that I have reached a certain level with my employer I spend most of my day at a desk reviewing reports and replying to emails so I need something to get the blood flowing a bit without getting into an all out workout. I have been doing some yoga in the morning and am pleased that my flexibility is a lot better than I thought it would be. But I am thinking Tai chi might be a good morning activity to not only get my body awake but to destress and focus myself before work. Anyone have any opinions on the art?
  • shkaki
    shkaki Posts: 234 Member
    have you done it before?

    I did Tai Chi for about 12 weeks, and although, i realize this makes me NO expert, I didn't really enjoy it. I didn't find that it was as effective at stretching as yoga. Poses aren't held, but transition into new poses, and I honestly spent more time trying to remember where to move my body parts next, rather than focusing and de-stressing.

    But, also this is coming from someone who enjoys running, and weight lifting mostly because it is pretty thoughtless.

    Good luck if you try it!! I hope that you enjoy it!:happy:
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