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I tried Tai Chi walking for 30 days to fix my posture—and surprisingly, it also eliminated my daily stress and back pain

I tried Tai Chi walking for 30 days to fix my posture—and surprisingly, it also eliminated my daily stress and back pain

Published by Jenni Sidey

I’ve always incorporated walking into my morning routine but have never given much thought to how I actually do it. That all changed after an IT band syndrome diagnosis, which revealed a host of imbalances in my chain of movement. Wanting to address the issues, I turned to Tai Chi walking. Latest Videos FromFit&Well This style of movement involves walking with purpose and intention, replacing fast forward momentum with slow, controlled weight shifting. The aim is to improve balance, stability, body awareness and breath control. You may like At first, I was sceptical. I’ve never practiced any form of martial arts, and as I tend to walk fast, I knew slowing down would be a challenge. But after spending 30 days practicing the method, I’m convinced of its benefits. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. How to do Tai Chi walking There are different variations of Tai Chi walking depending on the style of Tai Chi you practice, but the basic principles are to move slowly …

The Chi First Look Final Season Threaten Coldest Winter Ever

The Chi First Look Final Season Threaten Coldest Winter Ever

Published by Daniella Wilson

Paramount+ has dropped first look images for the eighth and final season of The Chi, and for a love letter by creator Lena Waithe to her hometown, death sure stalks Chicago. That was made clear to Jacob Latimore as Emmett when his mother, Jada Washington, played by Yolanda Ross, died in the season 7 finale after a battle with cancer. Then there was the shocking murder of Alicia Daniels Lafayette, played by Lynn Whitfield. Now it’s all to play for in the final season. In a first look image unveiled by Paramount+ on Tuesday, with Birgundi Baker as Kiesha by his side, Emmett and the rest of The Chi cast head toward their own farewell exits. “As The Chi enters its eighth and final season and its coldest winter ever, life or death choices must be made. The question becomes, who is willing to make them? Legacy, conflict, joy, and pain,” the series producers say in a logline. In another season eight image, loyalties and rivalries are apparently to be tested as Wendy Raquel Robinson as Riley, Baker as …

Now Is The Perfect Time to Try Tai Chi

Now Is The Perfect Time to Try Tai Chi

Published by Jenni Sidey

Typically, I might begin a fitness trend piece with something like, “This isn’t your grandfather’s workout.” Except, this time, it actually might be. Tai Chi has been around for over 1,000 years, during which time the ancient Chinese martial art has grown to become one of the most popular fitness activities in the world. According to a 2025 paper published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, Tai Chi is practiced by about 300 million people globally. And in the United States, where an estimated 1.5 million people take part, Tai Chi is poised to follow in pickleball’s footsteps as the next fitness trend to go through the senior-village-to-West-Village pipeline, nudged along by the internet’s recent Chinamaxxing obsession. “Over the last fifty years, Tai Chi has become one of the most popular mind and body exercises for health,” says Dr. Paul Lam, director of the Tai Chi for Health Institute. As more and more people seem to be trading high-impact HIIT workouts for comparatively holistic and intentional modes of fitness that also serve to lengthen …

28 Years Later ‘Alpha’ Chi Lewis-Parry Reacts Nude Scene Furore

28 Years Later ‘Alpha’ Chi Lewis-Parry Reacts Nude Scene Furore

Published by Sam Flores

Last year’s 28 Days Later sequel, 28 Years Later, introduced a new type of infected known as the “Alphas”, who were notably more physically dominant and roamed the plague-ridden UK totally nude. Of these domineering zombified humans, the most talked-about was undoubtedly Samson – who made a big impact in last year’s Danny Boyle film thanks to his huge stature and, indeed, his huge prosthetic manhood. Played by 6’8” former MMA fighter Chi Lewis-Parry, who reprises the role in the new sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, he has admitted he isn’t surprised by the attention that his prosthetic penis has garnered. “I’m not mad about it – not even now. But I don’t want to take away an ounce of credibility from the immense work that everyone put into these films. Everyone is incredible. And I don’t want Samson’s prosthetic to steal any of the shine,” he told Variety. Chi had previously told GQ around the release of the first movie that he was “proud” of people talking about his prosthetic appendage. “I’m …

What Is ‘Tai Chi Walking’ And What Are Its Health Benefits?

What Is ‘Tai Chi Walking’ And What Are Its Health Benefits?

Published by Sam Flores

If you know me, you’ll know I love a good walking trend. I’ve given “Japanese walking,” “retro walking,” “6-6-6 walking,” and more a go – but I have to admit that I only heard of “Tai Chi walking” recently. But I might benefit from giving it a go, Dr Suzanne Wylie, GP and medical adviser for IQdoctor suggested. Not least, she explained, because it may help to prevent falls, especially as we age. What is “Tai Chi walking”? Described by some experts as the “foundation of tai chi practice,” Tai Chi walking involves moving slowly, carefully, and deliberately. It came from the centuries-old Chinese art of traditional Tai Chi Chuan. It’s not so much about getting your steps in as it is following a series of mindful, balanced movements. “The movements in tai chi are slow, deliberate, and focus heavily on weight shifting, posture, and controlled breathing, which can improve proprioception and lower limb strength over time,” Dr Wylie said. It’s an almost meditative form of movement. What are the benefits of “Tai Chi walking”? …