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Bodywork: Martial Artist The Chi in Me What's the fastest way to bring power and stamina to your sport? Start moving very, very slowly. (No, even slower than that.) By Katie Arnold
Modern tai chi not only teaches hand-to-hand combat; it also cultivates physical power and mental stamina through
The basic premise: By quieting your mind and dissolving tensions in your body with tai chi postures, you can generate pure, relaxed power in everything you do—whether it's playing tennis, mountain biking, surfing, climbing, or kayaking (see "You've Got the Power"). A few top athletes are already on to it. Tiger Woods reportedly practiced qigong—the foundation of tai chi—as a young golfer growing up in Los Angeles. Rami Zur, 28, an American flatwater kayaker who competed in the 2004 Olympics, says tai chi is the most effective exercise he's found for channeling energy into efficient, powerful strokes.
KATIE ARNOLD is the magazine's managing editor.
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