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Participants’ demographic characteristics.
| Group | N | Sex (% F) | BMI | Age | Accumulated Practice Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YACs | 15 | 20.0% | 23.8 ± 5.1 | 21.5 ± 2.33 | |
| OACS | 15 | 20.0% | 24.9 ± 4.9 | 72.9 ± 4.83 | |
| TCOAs | 15 | 22.2% | 22.9 ± 3.0 | 76.7 ± 5.62 | 1559 (4 yrs and 3 m) ± 1288 (3 yrs and 6 m) |
All values reported represent means ± standard deviations; OACs = older adult controls; YACs = younger adult controls; TCOAs = Tai Chi older adult practitioners. Accumulated practice hours = weeks × hours per week.
