Tai Chi
This ancient Chinese martial art is known for its slow, flowing movements and is often practiced for health and relaxation.
Tai Chi
Stretching helps improve this physical ability, allowing joints to move through their full range of motion.
Flexibility
The overhead press primarily targets these muscles in the upper body
What are the shoulders (deltoids)?
The word "cardio" comes from this organ in the body
What is the heart?
This common movement involves lifting the heel off the ground while keeping the toes planted, often used when reaching for high objects.
What is a calf raise?
Tai Chi originated in this country.
China
The recommended time to hold a static stretch for optimal benefits is at least this many seconds.
15-30 Seconds
This is the term for the number of times you perform a specific exercise movement in a row.
What is a repitition?
This measurement, often calculated in beats per minute (BPM), is used to track cardiovascular intensity.
What is heart rate?
When you sit down and stand up, you are performing this foundational lower-body exercise.
What is a squat?
Tai Chi movements are often compared to this natural element due to their smooth, continuous flow.
Water
This large muscle group on the back of your thigh is commonly stretched using a standing or seated reach.
What are the hamstrings?
This major lower-body muscle group is targeted by squats and lunges.
What are the quad muscles?
The recommended amount of moderate-intensity cardio a day for general health is at least this many minutes.
30 minutes
This exercise is performed by extending the elbow.
What is a tricep extension?
This famous Tai Chi move is named after a bird and involves bending your knees and raising your arms.
Stretching this part of the body, located at the lower leg, can help prevent shin splints.
What is the calf muscle?
This lower-body exercise mimics sitting down and standing up while engaging the glutes, quads, and core.
What is a squat?
This popular form of cardio is easy on the joints while providing full-body exercise.
What is swimming?
This compound exercise involves pushing a barbell or dumbbells overhead from shoulder height.
What is a shoulder press?
Tai Chi is known to improve this physical trait, which helps prevent falls.
Balance
This chest-opening stretch can be done by opening up your arms and pushing outwards. What muscle does this stretch?
Pec Muscle
Lifting weights helps improve this part of the skeletal system, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
What are bones?
Running, jumping, and burpees are examples of this type of cardio that involves both feet leaving the ground.
What is high impact cardio?
This bodyweight movement works the chest, shoulders, and triceps and is commonly performed on the ground.
What is a push up?