Comparison of Traditional Ancient Fitness Methods

Exercise NameCharacteristics of the PracticeMost Suitable CrowdsCore Benefits
Ba Duan JinThe movements are gentle and unrestrained. There are eight postures in total, each corresponding to one internal organ. It integrates motion and stillness, guiding qi with mental concentration.1.Top choice for absolute beginners

2.Sedentary office workers and students


3.Middle-aged and elderly people with weak spleen and stomach and heavy internal dampness

 
4.People suffering from insomnia and anxiety
1.Regulate triple energizers, relieve stiff shoulders and neck and correct hunchback

2.Condition spleen and stomach, boost digestion and relieve bloating

3.Tonify kidney and strengthen waist, ease lumbago and back pain


4.Calm mind and soothe nerves, improve sleep quality


5.Boost immunity and prevent colds
Jin Gang GongThe movements are powerful, graceful and unrestrained. It mainly aims to dredge meridians and boost yang energy, consisting of eight forms in total.1.Those with insufficient yang energy and cold hands and feet

2.People with heavy dampness, puffiness and edema 


3.Those feeling heavy and prone to fatigue


4.People with poor qi and blood circulation and blocked meridians
1.Rapidly boost yang energy and relieve fear of cold

2.Thoroughly
dredge whole-body meridians and expel cold-dampness

3.Build up physical fitness and raise energy levels


4.Improve skin condition and reduce acne


5.Alleviate joint pain
Chang Shou GongThe movements are soft and slow, smooth and coherent. It focuses on calming the mind, soothing nerves and nourishing the five zang-organs, with a total of eight forms.1.People with restlessness and excessive mental fatigue

2.Those with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat, dry mouth and tongue


3.Insomniacs with frequent dreams and easy waking up


4.People suffering from anxiety and heavy stress
1.Calm the mind and guide qi back to its origin

2.Nourish the five internal organs and clear deficient fire

3.Improve sleep and relieve anxiety

4.Balance yin and yang to prolong life

5.Repair physical functions
Tai ChiThe movements are gentle, slow, smooth and coherent, focusing on overcoming hardness with softness, guiding qi by mind and driving the body with qi.1.Middle-aged and elderly people

2.People with qi deficiency constitution, yin deficiency constitution and blood stasis constitution

3.Patients in recovery period from hypertension and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

4.Those with poor joint health and wishing to improve balance ability
1.Regulate qi and blood, improve cardiovascular function

2.Strengthen muscle strength and joint flexibility

3.Enhance physical balance and prevent falls

4.Relieve stress and improve mood

5.Delay osteoporosis
Wu Qin XiImitating the movements and postures of five animals: tiger, deer, bear, ape and bird, it regulates the five internal organs correspondingly with lively and interesting motions.1.Children and teenagers (exercise while having fun)

2.Young people under great pressure

3.People with stiff joints and lumbodorsal discomfort

4.People with phlegm-damp constitution
1.Tiger Form: Strengthen tendons and bones, soothe the liver and regulate qi

2.Deer Form: Tonify the kidney and strengthen the waist, stretch and unblock meridians

3.Bear Form: Regulate spleen and stomach, boost digestive metabolism

4.Ape Form: Calm mind and soothe nerves, keep body agile

5.Bird Form: Nourish the lung and replenish qi, improve cardiopulmonary function
Tai Chi Sword Derived from Tai Chi, it combines the characteristics of Tai Chi and swordsmanship, featuring elegant and unrestrained movements and distinct sword techniques.1.Those with basic Tai Chi foundation

2.People who love apparatus exercises and pursue graceful movements

3.Those wanting to further improve coordination and balance

4.People needing exercise for shoulder and arm joints
1.Boost cardiopulmonary function and improve cardiovascular health

2.Enhance shoulder and arm joint flexibility as well as upper body strength

3.Improve physical coordination and balance ability

4.Cultivate temperament and relieve mental stress

5.Unblock meridians and collaterals to promote qi and blood circulation
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