A fitness coach with 35 years of experience calls one exercise “life-changing” for the 40+ crowd. This “Qi Machine” bounce is a simple move with profound benefits.
This exercise, taught by the expert’s first Tai Chi teacher, is based on a “double bounce” in the knees. The stance is feet shoulder-width apart.
The key is to “drop” the weight and let the body’s elasticity catch the movement. This is different from a fatiguing muscular squat.
The fascia and ligaments act as “rubber bands,” turning the drop into an “action potential” that springs the body up. This is “nearly effortless.”
This bounce coordinates the entire body. Adding the arms creates a “beautiful wave” through the spine. The expert claims it circulates blood, “opens the mind,” and balances energy.
For those looking for a sustainable way to stay active, this exercise is ideal. It promotes health from the inside out, focusing on circulation and energy flow rather than just muscle.