There’s no denying that daily movement – like radio taiso – is good for you. But is this exercise routine complex or intense enough to offer tangible benefits?

Nicole Chapman, a personal trainer and founder of the fitness app Power of Mum, believes radio taiso can offer benefits as a warm-up routine (because it warms up the muscles and gets your blood pumping) as well as a stand-alone exercise.

“In this workout, there is a strong focus on the upper body, particularly the shoulder joint, which is easily neglected,” she says. “Working on shoulder mobility will not only improve performance in sports like running but also prevent injury and inflammation; you would be surprised how many people struggle with shoulder pain or frozen shoulders, which most commonly affects women between 40–70 years old.”

She continues: “A daily mobility routine like this can also do wonders for your nervous system – the arm swings stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system to release tension, reduce anxiety and boost mood.”

“I practised the Japanese ‘radio taiso’ exercise routine every day for a month – here’s how it affected my mobility and energy levels”