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It's not just for fighting: new research published in the British
Journal of Sports Medicine shows that people in their 40's and 50's who
regularly practice martial arts demonstrate astounding levels of
physical fitness in comparison to people the same age who don't exercise
at all. The study subjects who practiced martial arts had 12% less body
fat, were able to do twice as many sit-ups, had enhanced flexibility and
leg strength, demonstrated a stronger immune system and showed greatly
improved balance. It's not surprising, of course: martial arts --
even mild forms like Tai Chi -- have long been known to confer
tremendous anti-aging health benefits to their followers. Throughout
Asia, it's not uncommon to see large groups of elderly (people in their
60's, 70's and 80's) practicing Tai Chi at sunrise in the community
parks. Despire their age, these people have better aerobic conditioning,
balance, strength, flexibility and coordination than many typical
Americans in their 30's who are already suffering from chronic diseases
like diabetes, obesity and cancer. People who practice Tai Chi simply
don't experience those diseases with anywhere near the frequency. As a
result, they live longer, healthier, happier lives. Any form of
martial arts or physical discipline will produce similar results, by the
way: Tai Chi and Pilates are two of my favorites, but you could also
take up dancing or gymnastics, too. More aggressive forms of martial
arts such as kickboxing and Tai Kwon Do are also excellent for
conditioning, although they are typically more focused on combat than is
really necessary. (To be healthy, you don't have to train for combat.
You just have to move your body.) About the author: Mike Adams is a holistic nutritionist with a mission to teach personal and planetary health to the public He has authored more than 1,500 articles and dozens of reports, guides and interviews on natural health topics, reaching millions of readers with information that is saving lives and improving personal health around the world. Adams is an honest, independent journalist and accepts no money or commissions on the third-party products he writes about or the companies he promotes. In 2007, Adams launched EcoLEDs, a manufacturer of mercury-free, energy-efficient LED lighting products that save electricity and help prevent global warming. He's also the founder and CEO of a well known email mail merge software developer whose software, 'Email Marketing Director,' currently runs the NaturalNews email subscriptions. Adams is currently the executive director of the Consumer Wellness Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit, and practices nature photography, Capoeira, Pilates and organic gardening. Known by his callsign, the 'Health Ranger,' Adams posts his missions statements, health statistics and health photos at www.HealthRanger.org
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