Tai Chi exercise improves working memory capacity and emotion regulation ability

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The study aimed to research the promoting effects of Tai Chi exercise on working memory capacity and emotional regulation ability among college students.

Methods

Fifty-five participants were recruited and randomly divided into the Tai Chi group and control group. The Tai Chi group had a 12-week Tai Chi training to implement intervention, while the control group performed non-cognitive traditional sports with the same exercise intensity as the Tai Chi group. The visual 2-back test of action pictures and the Geneva emotional picture system test were performed before and after the trial, which aimed to examine whether the action memory of Tai Chi training can improve individuals’ working memory capacity and emotion regulation ability.

Results

After 12 weeks,

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9983368 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature