FAQ About Traditional
Chinese Therapeutic Exercises

What kinds of traditional Chinese therapeutic exercises are there? What are they good for? Can anyone do them? Get answers here to these and other frequently asked questions (FAQ) about traditional Chinese health exercises. If your question hasn't been answered yet you can ask it here - Matthew Scott, site owner, will be happy to help you.

What kinds of exercises are there?

Traditional Chinese exercises include bodyweight exercises, stretching exercises, breathing exercises and acupressure and self-massage techniques. Take a look around the site to see many more examples.

What are Chinese health exercises good for?

Strength, toning, stress, anxiety, improved sleep, better digestion and bowel movements, pain relief, greater energy, improved overall health and more.

Do I need any equipment?

No. All you need is a place to exercise, such as a park, yard or garden, or a well-ventilated room.

Can I stop other kinds of exercise and just do traditional Chinese exercises?

Sure. Everyone has different needs though. In China, middle-aged and elderly people commonly do traditional Chinese exercises and take regular walks. If you're younger you'll probably want to do some more strenuous forms of exercise too, e.g. you could do Chinese style exercises in the morning, then do a more physical workout or sport in the afternoon or evening.

Who can do Chinese therapeutic exercises?

Almost anyone. Check with your health professional first though, especially if you haven't exercised for some time or you have problems like back or neck pain.

Does it take long to learn the exercises?

No. All the exercises and techniques on this site include photo illustrations and step-by-step instructions. You can also learn exercise programs on downloadable video.

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