Effects of Long-term Tai Ji Exercise on Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Incidence of Chronic Disease
- VernacularTitle:长期太极拳运动对心血管疾病及其危险因素的影响
- Author:
Yong-hong ZENG
;
Yan-ping ZENG
;
Lin LI
;
Hongxiang ZHU
;
Baoling LIU
;
Lan GUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tai Ji, cardiovascular diseases, risk factors
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2012;18(12):1148-1150
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the effects of long-term Tai Ji exercise on risk factors of cardiovascular diseases and incidence of chronic diseases. Methods The elderly involved were divided into control group (n=62) and Tai Ji group (n=63). Both of them received 2-years health education. The Tai Ji group exercised with the frequency of 30~40 minutes each time, 3 times a week, while the control group didn't change their daily behavior. They were observed 2 and 6 years later. Results 2 years later, the blood pressure, weight and waistline decreased in Tai Ji group compared with the control group (P<0.05). After 6 years followed, 1 people died and 4 people occured cardiovascular diseases in Tai Ji group, while 2 people died and 12 people occured cardiovascular diseases in the control group. The incidence of chronic diseases was lower in Tai Ji group (9.52%) than in the control group (33.87%) (P<0.01). And the blood pressure, waistline, and hipline in Tai Ji group decreased significantly compared with the control group (P<0.001). Conclusion Long-term Tai Ji Exercise can ameliorate the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases and reduce the incidence of chronic diseases.
