Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for ...

Could exercise that uses slow movements and breathing, like tai chi, do as much for trimming belly fat in older adults as aerobic exercise? It might. A new study found that individuals aged 50 and up ...

Markham Heid is a contributor at TIME. He is the author of The Habit Trap, due out in early 2027. Photo-illustration by Bethan Mooney for TIME You’ve probably seen groups of people practicing tai chi ...

A new study finds that tai chi is better than conventional aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with prehypertension. Tai chi is a traditional form of Chinese martial arts ...

It’s easy to tell people to make exercise part of their daily routine. It’s not so easy to tell them what to do. Some folks like to run marathons or climb mountains. But if you would rather care for ...

For older adults seeking to significantly improve their balance and reduce the risk of falling, movement practices that emphasize continuous motion and motor skills, such as Pilates and tai ...

Tai chi is a meditative movement practice that offers a safe and effective way to improve bone health and manage symptoms of osteoporosis. Tai chi is a low impact activity that involves gentle, ...