Effect of fitness Qigong (Yi Jinjing) on blood lipid and free radical metabolism of the elder women
- VernacularTitle:健身气功易筋经对老年女性血脂和自由基代谢的影响
- Author:
Xiaodan LIU
;
Hongzhu JIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Qigong;
Yi Jinjing;
Elder people;
Blood lipid;
Free radical
- From:
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy
2006;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the effect of Fitness Qigong(Yi Jinjing)exercise on blood lipid and free radical metabolism of the elder women.Methods:The subjects of this experiment were 64 elder women who were divided into 2 groups randomly:exercise group(34 cases)and control group(30 cases).The exercise group practiced 40-50min pre time,six times pre week for six months,and the control group had no exercise with collective or individual scheme.The indexes of TC,TG,HDL,LDL,SOD,GSH-Px and MDA of the elder women were measured before and after 6-month exercise.Results:After six months Yi Jinjing exercise,the exercise group showed increase in HDL(P0.05),increase in SOD and GSH-Px(P0.05).Conclusion:Fitness Qigong(Yi Jinjing)exercise had the positive effects on blood lipid metabolism,and can suppress lipid peroxidation and maintain high antioxidative capacity of elder female individuals.
