Make it a habit
Lian, age 68, has found that regular tai chi classes have improved her balance and fl exibility:
‘Early every morning, I join a group of my neighbours and we practise tai chi for about an hour. We start out with a gentle warm-up and breathing exercises. Then our teacher shows us how to do certain poses and leads us step by step through the slow, fl owing movements. We end with cooling-down exercises. This exercise routine has boosted my confi dence and reduced my fear of falling. It also gets me out of the house and keeps my arthritis under control.’