Weight Gain And Stress Are Inter-Related

Posted on 26th | Posted by admin in Weight Loss

It has been found that women are at a higher risk of gaining weight as compared to men. The body mass index or (BMI) has been found to be high particularly in women due to stress eating.

The Inner Game Of Tennis - Tai Chi For Centering And Balance

Posted on 10th | Posted by admin in Recreation and Sports

Many years ago when I was a manager I provided Tai Chi lessons for my staff during the lunch break as a stress reduction technique. I brought in professional teachers and participated myself. We learned to breathe effectively and move in the slow, rhythmical movements of Tai Chi.

I was acutely embarrassed initially because I could not pick up the movements. However, as I progressed I started to feel the stress release effects of Tai Chi and wanted to learn more.

The most surprising result for me was that my tennis improved, particularly my volleys. As I investigated this further, I found that Tai Chi helped me in two key ways.