Tapping is a simple and convenient fitness method, which has the effects of strengthening muscles and bones, mobilizing joints, promoting blood circulation, enhancing organ function and metabolism. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people.
Tapping the Head: Stand in a relaxed position, let your shoulders drop and elbows hang down, and tap the head. For walking tapping, take slow steps and tap the left side of the head with the left palm, tap the right side of the head with the right palm, and tap from the front of the head to the back. Repeat this left and right tapping for 50 times each. Then tap the left and right sides of the head with the left and right palms respectively for 50 times each. Regular practice can prevent and treat dizziness, headaches, and insufficient cerebral blood supply.
Tapping the Upper Limbs: Use the right palm or a clenched fist to tap the front, back, left, and right sides of the left upper limb, tapping 25 times on each side. Then use the left palm or a clenched fist to tap the right upper limb in the same way. This can prevent or alleviate underdeveloped muscles in the upper limbs, cyanosis of the limbs, numbness in the upper limbs, and hemiplegia.
Tapping the Shoulders: Start by tapping the left shoulder with the right palm, then tap the right shoulder with the left palm, alternating between left and right shoulders for 50-100 times each. This can prevent and treat shoulder periarthritis and underdeveloped muscles.
Tapping the Back: Use a clenched fist to tap the left side of the back with the right hand, then tap the right side of the back with the left hand, tapping 100-200 times on each side. This can prevent and treat back pain, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and underdeveloped muscles.
Tapping the Chest: Cross your palms or clenched fists and tap. Start by tapping the left side of the chest with the right palm or fist, then tap the right side of the chest with the left palm or fist. Tap from top to bottom, then tap from the lower right to the upper right, tapping 100-200 times on each side. This can prevent and treat coronary heart disease, emphysema, and underdeveloped muscles.
Tapping the Waist and Abdomen: Use both palms or clenched fists, rotate the waist and abdomen, and tap the left abdomen with the right hand, tap the right waist with the left hand, tap the left waist with the right hand, tap the right abdomen with the left hand. Tap the upper, middle, and lower abdomen on both sides, and tap the upper, middle, and lower waist on both sides. Tap 100-200 times on each side. This can prevent and treat lower back pain, lumbar pain, osteophyte, indigestion, bloating, and constipation.
Tapping the Buttocks: Tap the left buttock with the left palm or clenched fist, and tap the right buttock with the right palm or clenched fist. Tap each buttock 50-100 times. This can prevent and treat underdeveloped muscles in the buttocks.
Tapping the Lower Limbs: Stand upright, lift the left lower limb, with the thigh and calf forming a right angle, and place the heel on a railing. Use the left palm or a clenched fist to tap the thigh and calf from top to bottom, 5 times each. Tap the upper, lower, outer, and inner sides, 10-15 times each. Repeat the same method for the right thigh and calf with the right hand. When tapping, start lightly and gradually increase the force, and persist in practicing. This can prevent and treat underdeveloped legs, hemiplegia, numbness in the lower limbs, and weakness in the lower limbs.
