Trial reportJournal of sports science & medicine2025
Can The Frequency and Intensity of Tai Chi Influence the Magnitude of Adaptations in Health Markers and Physical Fitness in Older Adults? A Randomized Controlled Study.
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- Meditation in Motion: Sport Type and Meditation Level Shape Gut Microbiota Profiles in Aikido and Tai Chi Practitioners.Microorganisms · 2026Article
- Beyond the 150 min target: rethinking exercise promotion for active health in community-dwelling older adults through inclusive social prescribing.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of different frequencies and intensities of Tai Chi practice on blood pressure, cognitive function, stress levels, and physical fitness parameters in older adults. A randomized controlled trial with parallel groups was conducted over 16 weeks to evaluate two Tai Chi interventions (3×50 min/week vs. 5×30 min/week) in older adults (n = 46). Outcomes included blood pressure, cognitive function (MoCA), perceived stress (PSS), flexibility (Chair Sit and Reach, Back Scratch), strength (handgrip, arm curl, chair stand), agility (8-Foot Up-and-Go), and functional capacity (Six-Minute Walk Test). Post-intervention, TC5d showed significantly better performance than the control group in arm curl (
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