Tai Chi improves Balance, Flexibility and Cardiovascular fitness in Older Adults
May 25th, 2010
The Question:
Can Tai Chi improve balance control, flexibility and cardiorespiratory fitness?
The Answer:
Compared to a sedentary group, the Tai Chi group had better scores for resting heart rate, 3 minute step test heart rate, balance (right and left leg standing with eyes closed) and flexibility.
The Study:
Balance control, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness among older Tai Chi practitioners.
This study recruited 28 males over 65 years old who had been practicing the Yang Style of Tai Chi for at least 10 years.
Y. Hong, J. X. Li, and P Robinson
British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2000 February.
