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Try Tai Chi Classes: If you are thinking about starting a new fitness regime but do not want to do anything too energetic, you might want to consider taking part in some Tai Chi classes to help you on your way. Tai Chi is a relatively gentle form of exercise with the added benefits of some self-defence instruction and of course taking part in Tai Chi classes is also a way of meeting new people and improving your social circle. If you want to learn Tai Chi properly there are 108 movements in total to learn in the Tai Chi set, so this should be your ultimate aim although you can start gradually and work up to learning the full set if you really want to. Tai Chi has many health benefits apart from the fitness element, it can help with stress, anxiety and depression, it can lower blood pressure, it can give you more energy and stamina and it can improve your flexibility and balance. There are many more benefits than this and what you get from Tai Chi may depend on what issue you are trying to help with. Tai Chi can easily be practiced by people of all ages, from young children to octogenarians, so why not book a local Tai Chi class today and get started on your new fitness regime?