Effects of a 12-week Tai Chi Chuan combined with walking program on physical and mental parameters of older adults: rationale and methodological protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art style that integrates slow and rhythmic movements with synchronized breathing, classified as a mind-body modality. Its practice has been shown to positively impact health markers in various populations, including older individuals. This study reports the protocol for a randomized controlled trial, which aims to investigate the effects of a 12-week Tai Chi Chuan program, based on the Yang 16-movement form, combined with walking on physical and mental markers of older adults.

Methods

This study is a randomized, single-blinded, two-arm, parallel-group, superiority trial. Forty older adults, aged 60 to 75 years, who are not currently engaged in any systematic strength and/or aerobic training programs, will be randomly allocated o

SUBMITTER: Vasconcelos BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12560519 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature