1 and 1 makes 3
by Shang Lee
According to my current Tai Ji teacher, if you practise the form continuously one set after another, the effect is compounded. For example, if you practise the form twice in succession, you would have effectively practised 3 times. 3 in succession equals 6 times, 4 in succession equals 10 times, and so on.
To think that I’m always happy enough to have completed just one set. Anything more is a bonus. Apparently, the bonus is bigger than I initially thought!
p/s: Reminds me about running. Someone said that running stairs triples your workout compared to running on flat ground.
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