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While Tai Chi Chuan may appear, at first
glance, to have little potential as a strengthening exercise, research
has demonstrated the opposite. Five well designed studies (and clinical
experience) have shown Tai Chi to be an excellent way to increase
and maintain leg and arm strength. The deepest layer of abdominal,
pelvic and neck muscles are also strengthened by Tai Chi and Qigong.
In addition to strengthening muscles,
Tai Chi and Qigong practice allow people to improve the ability
to push, pull and lift by enhancing coordination. This coordination
allows one to express more power with less effort.
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