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Tai Chi Walking for Seniors

An Illustrated 4-Week Exercise Program for Fall Prevention, Stronger Balance, Better Health and Daily Confidence in Just 10 Minutes

Xian Ming
Hardcover | Engels | Mindful Movement Mastery | nr. 2
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What if the thing standing between you and your independence wasn't age, but simply the right ten minutes a day?

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults over 60. One in four seniors falls each year, and the quiet fear of becoming that statistic can silently steal confidence, shrink social life, and turn ordinary moments like navigating stairs or crossing a parking lot into something dreadful.

Tai Chi Walking for Seniors is a structured, evidence-informed 4-week illustrated program built on 15 years of hands-on teaching in community centers and rehabilitation facilities. It trains the three systems most responsible for safe movement: vestibular, visual, and proprioceptive. No gym, no equipment, no prior experience required. Just a clear floor path and ten focused minutes a day.

Inside this book:

  • The 4-Week Progressive Plan: A day-by-day roadmap that safely rebuilds balance, hip stability, and walking coordination from the ground up
  • 10-Minute Daily Sessions: Short enough to stay consistent on your hardest days and structured to produce real progress
  • The Empty Step Technique: The foundational skill that directly addresses the weight-transfer error behind most senior falls
  • Arthritis and Joint Pain Relief: Slow, lubricated movements that ease stiffness in knees, hips, shoulders, and hands
  • Breath-Anchored Movement: Diaphragmatic breathing that supports reduced anxiety, sharper focus, and better sleep
  • Condition-Specific Modifications: Adapted guidance for osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, neuropathy, and assistive device users
  • Large Print and Clear Illustrations: Senior-friendly formatting that makes every movement safe and easy to follow
  • BONUS: 10-Minute Quick Reference Visual Guide: A printable, lay-flat chart for uninterrupted daily practice without flipping between pages

A peer-reviewed meta-analysis of more than 2,800 participants found that Tai Chi significantly reduces both fall rates and the number of people who fall. This program delivers those same principles in an accessible, daily format suitable for any fitness level.

Ideal for older adults ready to move with more confidence, and for family members or caregivers choosing a practical, evidence-informed resource for someone they love.

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118
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Engels
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Reeksnummer:
nr. 2

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Productcode (EAN):
9781955935807
Verschijningsdatum:
6/03/2026
Uitvoering:
Hardcover
Formaat:
Genaaid
Afmetingen:
216 mm x 279 mm
Gewicht:
566 g
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