Traditional physical health preservation is a branch of traditional health preservation in China, and it is a national cultural heritage that combines ancient health preservation theory with physical exercise methods. Traditional physical health preservation integrates body and mind through body posture adjustment, breathing exercise and mind control, so as to enhance the functions of various parts of the human body, induce and inspire the internal potential of the human body, and play a role in preventing diseases, treating diseases, improving intelligence and prolonging life. It is a human science involving complex life phenomena and laws of physical and mental interaction.

The Chinese nation's experience in keeping fit in the struggle against diseases in production and life for thousands of years is a treasure in China's excellent culture. It plays an important role in preventing diseases, strengthening the body and improving intelligence, conserving morality, prolonging life and strengthening the nation.

Traditional physical health care relies on the human body's own ability to improve the whole body function by recuperating the spirit and body. It can not only preserve health but also cure diseases, and has the dual attributes of medical care and sports.

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Since ancient times, people have been constantly exploring the mystery of life. Through unremitting exploration and practice, our ancestors have accumulated rich health care experience. In China's 5 000-year-old traditional culture and health-preserving experience, the discussion on health-preserving ways and methods is very rich, voluminous and profound. These are precious heritages left by our ancestors, representing the civilization level of the Chinese nation and making great contributions to the prosperity of our nation.

Traditional sports health-preserving theory integrates various methods of disease prevention, treatment, fitness and cultivation, which has practical value of keeping fit and prolonging life. The methods and routines of traditional sports health-preserving theory are easy to learn and are not limited by time and place, and are deeply loved by the public.

This textbook first discusses the theory of traditional physical fitness, and briefly describes the concept, development history and basic theory of traditional physical fitness. Then it introduces the training methods that have been tested by history, are simple to operate, have remarkable effects and have no side effects, such as Yijinjing, Baduanjin, Wuqinxi, internal exercises, eighteen training methods, 24-style simplified Tai Ji Chuan, 32-style Taijiquan, Taijiquan, Taijiquan and so on. Finally, it introduces the classification of exercise prescriptions.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Traditional Physical Education for College Students