The concept of springing into action may conjure thoughts of mental activity, but by putting the right spring in your step, you’ll find you increase your physical ability as well. Physical activity is the key to health and prosperity, and the results are not only evident in your physical appearance. The more active you are, the healthier you will be mentally, spiritually and, of course, physically.
The pouncing speed of a mountain lion should come to mind when you think of explosive movement. Can you be that quick as a human? The answer is absolute—but it takes two things: the right perspective and the correct training.
Kung Fu & Tai Chi enhances your skills and improves your speed and agility, so you can be ready to spring into action… just like a mountain lion. These explosive movements develop through practice and repetition. Speed and agility are all components of hard work and practice, so you can be all that you can be. Put a little spring in your step, your training, and your life.
Going the Extra Mile for Health
During the last several years, the physical activity recommendation for optimal health has been to exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week.
Recently, studies have shown that the benefit of regular exercise on your HDL (good) cholesterol kicks in after the 30-minute mark. One study found that for each additional 10 minutes of exercise, there was a 4% increase in HDL. The results were particularly impressive because the study also found that frequency and intensity did not impact on HDL. That means that, for HDL, it is all about duration (time).
The trick to exercising for more extended periods of time is to make exercise enjoyable. You have fun and learn useful skills in your Kung Fu & Tai Chi class, so you are fully engaged in the class, both physically and mentally, and the time flies.
For many of the other health benefits of exercise, such as stress reduction, calorie-burning and even reducing fat in the abdomen (gaining weight and depositing fat in the stomach is linked to many health risks), the frequency is of utmost importance. For example, a recent study found that taking even two days off from exercise resulted in a more significant percentage of fat deposits in the abdominal area. That strengthens the recommendation for exercising “most days of the week.”
The key is to schedule exercise as part of your daily routine. By attending Kung Fu & Tai Chi class two to three times per week will take care of most, if not all, of your “longer” workout requirement.
Exercise daily, usually 30 minutes—and most importantly, have fun!