Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Somatic Function of Middle-aged Females
- VernacularTitle:简易太极拳运动对中年女性身体机能的影响
- Author:
Xue-mei ZHAO
;
Guo-sheng WU
;
Gui-lin LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
sports medicine, Tai Chi exercise, somatic function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2006;12(2):167-168
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Tai Chi exercise on somatic function of middle-aged females.Methods60 middle-aged females had a 16-week Taichi quan exercise and changes of blood pressure, resting heart rate and vital capacity were tested.ResultsAfter Tai Chi exercise, 60 women had results of resting heart rate and blood pressure decreased, and vital capacity increased obviously (P<0.05～0.01).ConclusionTai Chi exercise maybe an effect sport manner to improve the somatic function of middle-aged females.
