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The health benefits of tai chi

Tai chi is gentle and not strenuous, but it has been shown to have a positive effect on muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, and it can be practiced by people in nearly any state of health or physical condition.

The third-space benefits of exercise

Third spaces are physical locations outside the home and work where people meet and socialize with other individuals. Add in a fitness component-gyms, exercise classes, walking groups-and the mental and physical health benefits multiply.

Taking up adaptive sports

Our abilities may change during the course of a lifetime. Adaptive sports are competitive or recreational activities that are modified to support people living with disabilities or limitations.

Strength in numbers: Building a weight lifting workout

To reap the cardiovascular benefits of strength training, people should challenge themselves by gradually increasing the amount of weight they lift and the number of repetitions they do.

Core Exercises: Diagonal Opposite Arm and Leg Raise

Harvard fitness expert Michele Stanten takes you through a simple exercise to tighten your abs, strengthen your back, and improve your balance.

Core Exercises: Pelvic Curl

Harvard fitness expert Michele Stanten takes you through a simple exercise to tighten your abs, strengthen your back, and improve your balance.

Core Exercises: Knee Tuck on Stability Ball

Harvard fitness expert Michele Stanten takes you through a simple exercise to tighten your abs, strengthen your back, and improve your balance.

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