Amateurs practice with a Tai Chi master in Chengdu People’s Park. [Photo by Lai Li/China Daily] Tai Chi Chuan is a martial arts practiced for self-defense and fitness. It promotes traditional Chinese ...

With synchronized motion and precise steps, bright-red folding fans and swords that slice the air, Hong Li and Dongyue Zhuang practice their art at Everett’s Harborview Park. They come most every ...

While workouts like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) have only been popular since the early 2000s, many other types of exercise have been around much longer. Pilates, for instance, began nearly ...

We’ve all been told to move more, but if you have a limited range of motion, Tai Chi can help you reach your fitness goals—and reap other benefits too. It’s a traditional Chinese wellness practice ...

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Yoga is an ancient Indian tradition, and the word is derived from Sanskrit meaning to join or to unite. It includes physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation. There are many different forms ...

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A workout that blends yoga, martial arts and a sword is turning fitness into a graceful form of strength, according to WeaponUp founder Sabina Storberg.