Here are the final two exercises in this sequence of muscle strengthening. NOTE THAT THE LAST THREE EXERCISES (#10 - 12) SHOULD NOT BE PRACTICED IF YOU HAVE HYPERTENSION.11. BowingStand with feet together and arms by your side. Place your hands at the back of the head with palms covering the ears. Extend the shoulders…
Read more →The next two exercises in this sequence of 12 muscle strengthening movements are as follows:9. Stretching the armsStand with feet slightly apart, arms are bent at sides of chest with palms facing upwards.Make a loose fist with the left hand, turning the palm downwards. Bring it close to the hip. At the same time make…
Read more →Here are the next 3 exercises in this sequence of Muscle Strengthening Exercises.6. Pushing the mountainStand with feet together, elbows bent and fingers spread and pointing upwards, palms forward. With hands forming right angles at the wrists, push the hands slowly forward remaining at shoulder height. Continue to push until arms are fully extended. Imagine…
Read more →Here are the next 2 in this sequence of 12 muscle strengthening exercises.4. Reaching for the starsThis exercise promotes flexibility of shoulder joints and upper spine. It helps prevent frozen shoulders and stiff neck. Holding the reaching position is also good for strengthening the arms.Begin with the feet hip width apart and arms extended horizontally…
Read more →Yi Jin Jing is one of China's traditional forms of calisthenics whose origin can be traced back thousands of years. It consists of 12 exercises involving the head, arms and trunk, and is practiced in a standing position. The exercises can be done in one full sequence or selectively according to their benefits. Yi Jin…
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