Centenarian exercise

Author: Wang Suhua
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Publish Date: 2001-02-01
Features: This book was written by an author whose family has been practicing Baishi Exercise for three generations, gaining health from it. She explains the origins of Baishi Exercise in simple language and, with accompanying illustrations, clearly introduces the 31 movements of Baishi Exercise. Baishi Exercise is easy to learn and requires no special (space). When the weather is suitable, it can be practiced outdoors, and during hot or cold weather, it can be done indoors. Baishi Exercise is an effective fitness routine—hence its name, meaning that even people who live to be a hundred can perform this exercise. Since it involves stationary movements, the actions are slow and gentle, with a rhythm that can be adjusted freely, making it particularly suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. It is simple to learn and easy to master. The greatest feature of Baishi Exercise is stretching the tendons of all parts of the body while smoothly moving the joints. As people age, the functions of all organs decline, and the ability to move tendons and bones decreases, often making it difficult to squat down or stand up afterward. The head, neck, arms, and legs may also become stiff. While the aging of internal organs is not visible to the naked eye, the overall outward appearance can reflect the degree of aging. If people consciously stretch and massage their tendons and bones, and move their joints from middle age onwards, at least the signs of aging can be delayed.