Have you ever heard of Rajio taiso? In Japan, it is an institution.Rajio Taiso (ラジオ 体操), which means "the radio gymnastics" is a rhythmic music played on the radio and television to encourage the Japanese to do their morning exercises.
The "Rajio taiso" (exercise radio) on NHK in 1928, created by the postal insurance system "Kampo" with the help of experts to commemorate the coronation of Emperor Hirohito, known posthumously as Emperor Showa.
This exercise program six minutes takes place in Japan twice a day: in the morning and again at 15:00 the music is played on the radio. School students, workers in factories and offices, and people in the parks stop practicing. The government hopes that this will help people have more energy, be healthier and feel more in tune with each other.
After Japan's defeat in 1945, radio was banned by the occupation, because of their natural faculties too militaristic.
After several rewrites exercise routine was reintroduced by NHK Radio in 1951 with support from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Japan and the Japanese gymnastics Recreation Association.
Currently, 20 percent of the general population, about 27 million people, 76.4 percent of primary schools are still warm, according to the National Federation of the exercise of the Radio.
What rajio taiso's exercises involve?
Rajio taiso or radio taiso, consists of simple movements that stimulate blood circulation and improve flexibility, according to the book "Itsudemo, Dokodemo, Daredemo" ("Whenever, Wherever, who") issued by the Kampo insurance system.
Overheating is composed of two parts, each consisting of 13 rhythmic movements. The second part is specially designed for young people. After exercise, the mean heart rate of about 140.
The "Rajio taiso" is composed of two kinds of movements: The first categories, consists of warm-up movements, it is practiced in winter. The second, it's devoted to the stretching exercises, to practice in summer. Whether winter or summer, especially don't waste any opportunities to practice "Rajio taiso" it's beneficial for health!
