{"id":147140,"date":"2025-09-10T18:36:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/147140\/"},"modified":"2025-09-10T18:36:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:36:13","slug":"harvard-doctor-hails-ancient-slow-motion-exercise-as-a-multidrug-for-body-and-mind-effective-even-past-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/147140\/","title":{"rendered":"Harvard doctor hails ancient \u2018slow-motion\u2019 exercise as a \u2018multidrug\u2019 for body and mind, effective even past 60"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been avoiding exercise because high-intensity workouts feel too taxing, a centuries-old Chinese martial art may change your mind. <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#Magazines#href\" href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/topic\/tai-chi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tai chi<\/a>, often described as \u201cmeditation in motion,\u201d is gaining attention as a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that can deliver high-impact results for people of all ages. Dr. Peter Wayne, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, calls it \u201ca multidrug\u201d for its wide-ranging benefits, from improved balance to mental clarity.<\/p>\n<p> Why Tai Chi Works Like MedicineWayne, who has led more than 25 NIH-funded studies on mind-body practices, explains that tai chi is unique because it combines multiple therapeutic \u201cingredients.\u201d According to his article published in <a data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#Magazines#href\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-active-ingredients-of-tai-chi\" data-type=\"tilCustomLink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Harvard Healt<\/a>h, these include awareness, intention, structural integration, active relaxation, strengthening and flexibility, freer breathing, social support, and embodied spirituality. Together, these components boost both cognitive and physical health, helping prevent falls in older adults while reducing anxiety.<\/p>\n<p> \u201cTai chi isn\u2019t just exercise\u2014it\u2019s a combination of movement, mindfulness, and social engagement,\u201d Wayne said. \u201cThe results can be as powerful as a multidrug, with benefits that go beyond what a single medication could achieve.\u201d<br \/>Accessible for Every Age and Fitness LevelUnlike high-intensity workouts, tai chi places minimal stress on joints and muscles, making it especially suitable for older adults or those with limited mobility, according to the <a data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#Magazines#href\" href=\"https:\/\/newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org\/discussion\/mayo-mindfulness-tai-chi-is-a-gentle-way-to-fight-stress\/\" data-type=\"tilCustomLink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>. It can be practiced anywhere, alone or in groups, and requires no expensive equipment. Beyond physical benefits, regular practice may improve mood, sleep, immunity, and overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p>How to BeginExperts suggest starting with a qualified instructor to learn proper techniques and avoid injury. Once learned, practitioners can incorporate tai chi into daily routines at home, outdoors, or even during brief breaks at work. Over time, the slow, deliberate movements become not only a form of exercise but a tool for stress reduction and mindful living.<\/p>\n<p>\u00ab Back to recommendation stories<\/p>\n<p> As research accumulates, tai chi continues to prove that effective exercise does not need to be fast or intense. For those seeking a sustainable, holistic approach to health, this \u201cslow-motion\u201d practice offers a surprisingly high return, making it an attractive option for every generation.Add <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ET Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757495407_239_123467569.cms.png\"\/> as a Reliable and Trusted News Source<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019ve been avoiding exercise because high-intensity workouts feel too taxing, a centuries-old Chinese martial art may change&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":147141,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[91127,70286,337,97,91133,69403,91130,91129,91131,41877,91132,91128],"class_list":["post-147140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fitness","tag-benefits-of-tai-chi","tag-cognitive-health","tag-fitness","tag-health","tag-holistic-health-benefits","tag-low-impact-exercise","tag-meditation-in-motion","tag-mindfulness-exercise","tag-slow-motion-workouts","tag-tai-chi","tag-tai-chi-classes","tag-tai-chi-for-seniors"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=147140"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147140\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/147141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=147140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=147140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=147140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}