Archives by Tag 'Workout'
Tai Chi Breathing
A couple weeks back, Esther left a comment on my video showing the Tai Chi Chih move Bass Drum. She wanted me to mention something about the breathing pattern in Tai Chi. So, today after class at the Sunroom I had her film me giving the answer.
Here it is!
Sorry the sound quality is not so [...]
Tai Chi Chih: Princess On The Mountain Top
Here we are with the latest installment in the Tai Chi Chih “Joy Through Movement” series. Today we look at: Princess On The Mountain Top.
One thing I failed to mention in the video – The hand position is gender specific. For men it’s right hand passing in front of left. For women it’s left hand [...]
Tai Chi Chih: Bass Drum
Here we go with this week’s installment in the Tai Chi Chih “Joy Through Movement” series. This time we look at Bass Drum.
*drum roll*
(Get it?)
Some key points:
Do what you can. Push yourself, but not your limits.
The hand flutter in the left hand comes usually after about two years of regular practice and is a confirming [...]
Tai Chi Chih: Around The Platter
Alright, time for another installment of Tai Chi Chih!
This week we go over “Around the Platter.” This is the first of the general set of motions after the two warm ups we went over, Rocking Motion, and Bird Flaps It’s Wings.
Some keypoints:
The breathing pattern is not strictly one way, but should be consistent within a [...]
Tai Chi Chih: Rocking Motion
Welcome to the first installment of my Tai Chi Chih series. Tai Chi Chih is a simplified version of basic Tai Chi Chuan movements developed by Justin Stone, and was what kicked off my first 1,000 day vow, and is what helped me to lose over 200 pounds.
In this video I demonstrate the first [...]
Using Video Games To Enhance Your Fitness Regime
Personally, I don’t. But, there’s a great article over at the Escapist for those of you who do, or are interested in doing so. Check it out, Gamer-size Me. Their current issue is all about the cross-over between the gamer lifestyle and the healthy lifestyle. Enjoy!
My favorite bit:
I’ve not exactly being pushed to my limits, [...]
Bodyweight Workout
Just got this via the Jamfitness.com newsletter. Thought my readers might enjoy it.
“What builds muscle? Your body builds muscle. Training is a stimulus. Food and rest are the building supplies that make the remodelling, adaptation and replenishing possible.
This will take you about 5 minutes and jack you up so you’re running in [...]