《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2006, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (02): 167-168.

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Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Somatic Function of Middle-aged Females

ZHAO Xue-mei, WU Guo-sheng, LI Gui-lin   

  1. The Department of Physical Education, Binzhou University, Binzhou 256600 Shandong, China
  • Received:2005-05-19 Published:2006-02-25 Online:2006-02-25

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.

Key words: sports medicine, Tai Chi exercise, somatic function