biostudies-literatureUnknown7(1)Wehner C<h4>Objective</h4>To investigate the impact of Tai Chi training on muscle strength, physical endurance, postural balance and flexibility, as measured by tests commonly used in health-related fitness or competitive sports contexts.<h4>Design</h4>Systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Data sources</h4>The following databases were searched up to 31 July 2020: CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE via PubMed and SPORTDiscus.<h4>Eligibility criteria for studies</h4>Inclusion: (1) Randomised controlled trials published in German or English; (2) Tai Chi used as an intervention to improve physical performance; (3) Test methods commonly used in health-related fitness or competitive sports and (4) Participants aged ≥16 years (irrespective of health status). Exclusion: (1) Studies not focusing on Tai ChBMJ open sport & exercise medicinee000817https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7871341biostudies-literatureEffect of Tai Chi on muscle strength, physical endurance, postural balance and flexibility: a systematic review and meta-analysis.PMC7871341Wehner CBlank CArvandi MSchobersberger WfalseEffect of Tai Chi on muscle strength, physical endurance, postural balance and flexibility: a systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Objective</h4>To investigate the impact of Tai Chi training on muscle strength, physical endurance, postural balance and flexibility, as measured by tests commonly used in health-related fitness or competitive sports contexts.<h4>Design</h4>Systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Data sources</h4>The following databases were searched up to 31 July 2020: CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE via PubMed and SPORTDiscus.<h4>Eligibility criteria for studies</h4>Inclusion: (1) Randomised controlled trials published in German or English; (2) Tai Chi used as an intervention to improve physical performance; (3) Test methods commonly used in health-related fitness or competitive sports and (4) Participants aged ≥16 years (irrespective of health status). Exclusion: (1) Studies not focusing on Tai Ch2021-01-01T00:00:00Z20212026-07-16T00:34:43.386Z2026-07-09T13:10:16.83ZS-EPMC78713413361412610.1136/bmjsem-2020-000817