ArticleJournal of aging research2014
The combined effects of tai chi, resistance training, and diet on physical function and body composition in obese older women.
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- Efficacy of Tai Chi and qigong for the prevention of stroke and stroke risk factors: A systematic review with meta-analysis.Medicine · 2017Pooled it
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- Effects of elastic band exercise on lean mass and physical capacity in older women with sarcopenic obesity: A randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2018Trial
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- Effect of Tai Chi vs. Strength Training on Body Composition, Physical Performance, and Well-Being in Community-Dwelling Older Mexican Women.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effect of Tai Chi on the Drug Craving in Women.International journal of mental health and addiction · 2022Article
- Isometric Exercise Training: A Review of Hypothesized Mechanisms and Protocol Application in Persons with Hypertension.International journal of exercise science · 2021Review
- Comparing the Changes in Blood Pressure After Acute Exposure to Tai Chi and Walking.International journal of exercise science · 2019Article
- Effectiveness of Tai Chi Exercise Program on Sleep, Quality of Life, and Physical Performance in Postmenopausal Working Women.Journal of mid-life healthArticle
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Abstract
Obesity is a major health problem in the USA, especially in minority populations over the age of 60 years, and the aging process can cause adverse effects on physical function. Previous research has shown that Tai Chi, resistance training (RT), and diet result in overall health improvements. However, the combination of these specific interventions has yet to be translated to obese older women in an urban setting. The purpose of this study was to examine a combined intervention on the primary outcomes of physical function and body composition. Using a nonrandomized design, 26 obese women (65.2 ± 8.1 years) completed a 12-week intervention; participants were assigned to an intervention (EXD) group or a control (CON) group. The EXD group (n = 17) participated in Tai Chi, RT, and a dietary session. The CON group (n = 9) was asked to continue their normal lifestyle. Timed up and go (TUG) time was reduced by 0.64 ± 2.1 seconds (P = 0.04) in the EXD group while the CON group saw a borderline significant increase of 0.71 sec (P = 0.051). The combined intervention helped improve performance on TUG time, but there were no significant increases in other body composition or function measures.
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