Five elements boxing has the health-preserving function of regulating body and mind, breathing naturally and forming in the five elements. Yin and Yang are combined, while the five elements are not. Those who are combined are free from diseases, and those who are not combined are accumulated into diseases. Five elements boxing adjusted the balance of Yin and Yang according to the number of five shapes, thus prolonging life.

The sum of five basic boxing methods of Xingyiquan corresponds to five boxing methods of gold, wood, water, fire and earth.