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Active parents equals active kids…

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

A cohort study published in the British Medical Journal has found that if parents are physically active during their child’s earliest years, it may have a slight effect on how active that child is later on in their life.
These findings were based on a week-long study of the physical activity levels of nearly 5,500 11-12 year olds. The researchers […]

The Health Benefits of Taijiquan

Monday, January 1st, 2007

Taijiquan, sometimes known as Tai Chi Chuan, is a Chinese martial art known for its health and spiritual benefits. Regular taijiquan practise leads to an increased conscious control of ones body. Taijiquan theory is based on relaxation of muscle to create power rather than tension, this makes the sport one of the more gentle martial […]


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