Like many forms of exercise, a warm-up is recommended prior to starting a tai chi routine.  It helps prepare your body for the exercise ahead.  Start your warm up by get the blood flowing to your muscles and joints.  You can:  go for a short walk, do a self massage by rubbing your hands together followed by your legs, feet, lower back and shoulders, or gently shaking your arms and legs to loosen up your joints.  Progress to doing a few stretching exercises.  It's important to do each stretching exercise about 3-5 times.  Also only stretch to 70% of your range.  Stretching exercises to use include:  head and neck roll, shoulder roll, spine stretch, forward stretch and side stretch. Many tai chi workouts start with the infinity pose.  This position focuses on posture awareness and correct form during this and all other tai chi moves.  Stand with feet hip width apart and your arms hanging loosely at your sides.  Keep your eyes closed and try to focus on the posture of your body. Tuck your chin in towards your chest slightly.  Your neck should be relaxed.  Keep your shoulders back and pulled down. Keep your knees soft and relaxed - do not lock your knees.  Focus on your breathing and bring awareness to your posture. Maintain this position for a few minutes before moving forward with other tai chi exercises. This is a classic stress relieving pose in tai chi.  It's very simple and can be done by most healthy adults without difficulty.  Incorporate this pose to help relieve any stress from your day.  Stand with feet hip width apart with your feet facing forward.  Slightly lean your body to the right with your right foot supporting more of your body weight. Hold this position for a few seconds. Slowly begin to re-center your weight equally on both feet.  Then, flow over to the left side and support most of your body weight on your left foot.  Again, hold for a few seconds. Flow between the left and right sides of your body for 2-3 minutes. This particular exercise helps to promote increased flexibility and opening of the spine.  This is a great exercise to start your tai chi workout.  Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart.  Keep your feet facing forward and parallel to each other.  Let your hands and arms hang loosely at your sides. Start by spreading your fingers wide apart on each hand.  Inhale, and sweep your arms out to the side and up towards the ceiling.  Stop once your fingers and arms are pointing straight up. Exhale and bend over allowing your torso and head to roll down towards the floor.  Allow your arms to hang loosely towards the ground. Inhale and gently roll your spine back up into the starting position.  Repeat a few times until you're feeling warmed up. Similar to yoga, tai chi workouts end with a specific posture - called the closing posture.  This helps end your workout and helps calm your body down.  Start by standing with your feet hip width apart and your feet facing forward. Relax your shoulders, but bring your hands up to belly level and cup your hands together (as if you were cupping water). Close your eyes and inhale while bringing your cupped hands up to chest level. While exhaling, flip your hands so your palms are facing the ground and "push" your hands down to the level of your lower abdomen. Repeat the "pushing" up and down a few times until you feel completely relaxed and still.
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One-sentence summary -- Do warm-up exercises. Start your tai chi workout with the Infinity pose. Try the stress-relieving move Pouring. Improve flexibility with the windmill exercise. End your tai chi workout with the closing posture.


Not only will making eye contact keep your eyes off of a girl’s chest, it’s also a sign that you’re confident and engaged. To keep your eyes focused on hers, try noticing the color of her eyes or what shape they are. If you’re having trouble maintaining eye contact, try looking at the space in between her eyes instead. Remember to look away every so often. Constant eye contact can also make people feel uncomfortable. Smile and nod along while she’s speaking so she knows you’re still engaged. Make eye contact with her every so often so she doesn’t think you’re uninterested. Also do this when you’re speaking. It will look like you’re searching your brain for the right thing to say. If there’s a pretty view outside, point it out to the girl you’re talking to so you both shift your bodies and gazes toward it. If you’re inside, point to a photograph or something else on the wall and say “I’ve never noticed how interesting that is before.” By directing both of your attention elsewhere, it will be easier to not stare at her chest. If you feel yourself getting distracted and wanting to stare at a girl’s chest, turn your seat so it’s facing the same direction as hers. If you’re facing each other, move your chair so it’s next to hers and continue the conversation while you’re both looking in the same direction.
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One-sentence summary -- Focus on making eye contact. Stare off to the side when you’re talking to a girl. Point out something interesting you can both look at. Adjust your seat so you’re both looking in the same direction.


Regular exercise is important for overall joint health and can improve joint fluid’s lubricating and cushioning properties. If you have a history of medical issues or aren’t already active, ask your doctor for advice about safely starting a new exercise routine. Start with small periods of activity, such as 5 minutes a few times per day. If you have joint issues, you’ll likely experience discomfort or stiffness for the first few weeks. Try to stay active on good days, or when you feel less pain, and take it easy on bad days. Stop exercising and talk to your doctor if you experience sharp, progressively worsening pain during or after exercise. Walking, low-speed cycling, dancing, and other forms of light aerobic exercise are your best options if you have joint issues. Increase your physical activity gradually, and try to work your way up to 2 hours and 30 minutes of light aerobic exercise per week. If you can do so without risking injury, you could also try jogging, running, and cycling at higher speeds. and stretching routines. Regular flexibility exercises are especially important if you have arthritis or other joint issues. Look for a local yoga class for beginners or for your age group. Do light stretches every day to improve your joints’ overall health and ranges of motion.  When you stretch, don’t force yourself to push past your natural range of motion. Try to hold a stretch for 10 to 30 seconds, but don’t overdo it. Stop stretching if you experience sharp pain or feel strained. If you have an injury, don’t stretch without consulting a physical therapist or another medical professional. Leg strengthening workouts, such as squats and lunges, are good for your knees, hips, and lower back. If you have elbow or shoulder joint issues, try weightlifting exercises, such as biceps curls and shoulder presses. Be sure to discuss strengthening exercises with your doctor first. If you’re just starting out, it’s best to take an exercise class or join a gym. Having an instructor or trainer present can help reduce the risk of injury. If you experience pain during weight-bearing exercises, such as walking or cycling, swimming could be a great solution. Swimming places less stress on your joints since they don’t carry your full weight when you’re in water. Try swimming laps, walking in a pool, or taking a water aerobics class.
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Consult your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. Start slow and modify activities if you experience pain. Go for low-impact aerobic exercises. Try yoga Do strengthening exercises if possible. Try swimming, especially if you feel pain during other activities.