According to this endurance cycling website ( http://www.zendurancecycling.com/cross-training-tai-chi.html ), here's an interesting benefit from practicing Tai Chi - the idea that because Tai Chi trains your neurological system and proprioception, it is a good cross-training exercise for endurance athletes. I doubt the Daoist monks ever conceived of this one...As Tai Chi's slow, mindful and complex series of relaxed, repetitive movements is beneficial in developing neurological & proprioceptive ability, alignment, relaxation, calmness, and "chi" - these in turn: "improve the ability to execute each stroke, each stride perfectly"; which is the purpose of cross-training for endurance athletes. Along with the aforementioned, developing your "chi" energy also brings the usual associated physical, mental, emotional benefits that make for improved performances. Who'd have thought! And what about sinking?
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