Over-training

Tai chi is not dance, gymnastics or boxing. Do not treat it like weight-lifting, either, and try to build muscles.

Over-training can harm your body and will reduce your enjoyment of the art.

Do less rather than more.

Stagger your training across the week and do a little every day.

If your training exceeds an hour a day then you are doing too much.

Even a skilled student should constantly trim off unnecessary exercises and keep their daily practice time down.