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ArticleFrontiers in physiology2025

Differences in acute physiological response to a Qigong exercise among middle-aged adults with varying durations of Qigong practice.

Jingyu Sun, Zhangxiaohe Zhang, Rongji Zhao, Nannan Jia, Jiajia Chen, Duran Qin, Jing Wang, Zhengyi Zhang, Hao Yang, Tianfeng Lu and 2 more

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Article in Frontiers in physiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Jingyu SunSports and Health Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Zhangxiaohe ZhangSports and Health Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Rongji ZhaoSports and Health Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Nannan JiaSports and Health Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Jiajia ChenSports and Health Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Duran QinSports and Health Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Jing WangSports and Health Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Zhengyi ZhangDepartment of Physical Education, Wuhan Business University, Wuhan, China.
Hao YangSports and Health Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Tianfeng LuSports and Health Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Antonio CicchellaDepartment for Quality-of-Life Studies, Bologna University, Bologna, Italy.
Tao ChenSports and Health Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.

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Abstract

Background: Qigong combines physical movement, breath control, and mental focus, offering potential benefits for healthy aging. Since physiological decline begins in midlife, this stage is critical for preventive intervention. The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in acute physiological responses, including autonomic (heart rate variability) and respiratory indicators, during a single session of combined Yijinjing and Liuzijue Qigong in middle-aged adults with varying durations of practice experience (≥4 years vs. ≤6 months). Methods: Forty adults aged 40 to 59 were included and divided into two groups based on Qigong exercise experience: an experienced group ( Results: Significant Group × Time interactions were found for SDNN (F = 5.58, Conclusion: Middle-aged adults with prolonged practice of Qigong exercise have improved HRV compared to those in the inexperienced group, and these improvements may be achieved through a combination of breathing adjustments with mental focus and relaxation.

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heart rate variabilitymiddle-aged adultsphysical fitnessQigongrespiration

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