太極拳的優點，連續、平衡; Chinese Taijiquan two advantages: Continuity and Balance

中國太極拳的連續性與平衡是其最大的兩個優點。練習太極拳從起勢到收勢，綿綿不斷、一氣呵成。整體動作，緩慢的左右腿交換、移動重心，故能提昇身體移動的連續性和身體平衡的能力。國內外許多研究報告均指出太極拳能增加中老年人的平衡感，顯著減少摔倒、骨折的風險。
平衡，簡單地說，其實就是四個字，"陰陽分明"，也就是重的部位為陽，輕的部位為陰，輕重均衡，且須顧及身體上下、左右、前後的陰陽，不管練習任何的功法均能適用。以實例來說明，以單腳站立的姿勢，不同邊的上半身須有重量的感覺，如此則可達到陰陽平衡。任何練功的姿勢，不管是雙腿着地或單腿着地，重量在一腿(陽)上，反邊的手必須有力(陽)。太極的單鞭若重心在同手同足，必失去平衡。

Chinese Taijiquan has two big advantages: continuity and balance. When practicing tai chi from beginning to end, all motions are continuous without any stop. It looks like the practice is finished in one breath. The overall flow, the slow exchange of weight from leg to leg, and movement of the center of gravity left and right, can enhance the continuity and the body's ability to move with balance. Many domestic and foreign studies have pointed out that tai chi can increase the sense of balance in the elderly, and their falls significantly reduce the risk of fractures.

Balance is essentially "Yin and Yang".  Yang is heavy and yin is light.  Balance must take into account the body’s Yin and Yang:  up and down, left and right, front and rear. Regardless of any exercise, the law of yin and yang can apply. When balancing on one leg, the upper body opposite the standing leg must have the feeling of weight, so you can achieve a balance of Yin and Yang. In any practice position, the weighted leg (Yang) must be paired with strong activation of the opposite side arm (Yang). Tai Chi’s single whip will be out of balance if the center of gravity is directed to one side of the body.