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Chapter 25 - Exercise, Dance, Tai Chi, Pilates, and Alexander Technique

from Part IV - Wellness Interventions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2020

Waguih William IsHak
Affiliation:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
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Summary

ovement is essential for life. Our ability to move not only enhances our function in daily activities, but also keeps our minds and bodies tuned for whatever challenges the world brings our way. Perhaps our ancient ancestors did not focus on exercise since their daily activities frequently involved walking, carrying, lifting, bending, climbing, and reaching. Modern society is dominated by tasks such as sitting for work (e.g., driving to work, office jobs) and leisure-time activities (e.g., sitting at home and at the movies to watch the screen, or at concerts or sporting events). For this reason, the current society needs to exercise either in the home, at a gym, or outdoors to offset our sedentary work and leisure activities. This chapter will briefly touch upon areas where individuals can engage in various forms of movement.

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