People initiate exercise regimens in the name of health and associate them with a variety of positive results. Many balk at the idea of slowing down and replacing their CrossFit workouts or marathon training programs with milder forms of exercise like yoga, tai ji (tai chi), and qigong, but it might be reasonable to do so. Before you choose your next exercise program, here are some things to consider.
Fitness Isn’t Necessarily Health
We find that the “American workout” has evolved to accommodate fitness ideals, rather than true wellness, and, as a result, we have more and more patients who come in looking very fit but who are suffering from a growing variety of ailments. In these instances, people have worked very hard to stay in shape and manage their weight. Naturally, they want to maintain what they have worked so hard to achieve. It is wise, however, to review the price our bodies often pay in the name of fitness.