Table 3.
Comparisons of Bafa Wubu of Tai Chi vs. 24 form simplified Tai Chi in physiologic indices
| n | The newly compiled Bafa Wubu of Tai Chi | 24 form simplified Tai Chi | t | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average VO2/kg | 60 | 10.8 ± 2.52 | 12.9 ± 2.59 | −4.877 | 0.000 |
| Highest VO2/kg | 60 | 19.3 ± 6.03 | 24.1 ± 7.50 | −4.030 | 0.000 |
| Average HR | 60 | 104.1 ± 11.41 | 105.7 ± 9.68 | −0.393 | 0.696 |
| HRR | 60 | 1.47 ± 0.41 | 1.27 ± 0.45 | 2.775 | 0.008 |
| Highest VO2/HR | 60 | 11.1 ± 0.99 | 13.9 ± 0.93 | −14.193 | 0.000 |
| Highest RQ | 60 | 1.0 ± 0.06 | 0.9 ± 0.09 | 0.466 | 0.643 |
| Systolic Pressure Obtained Immediately after Exercise | 60 | 134.5 ± 8.66 | 136.2 ± 4.94 | −1.276 | 0.207 |
| Diastolic Pressure Obtained Immediately after Exercise | 60 | 69.6 ± 6.41 | 69.2 ± 7.90 | −0.095 | 0.925 |
| Oxygen saturation Obtained Immediately after Exercise | 60 | 97.1 ± 1.30 | 97.2 ± 1.21 | −0.406 | 0.686 |
Data presented are Mean SD. HR heart rate, HRR heart rate recovery, VO2/HR oxygen pulse, RQ respiratory quotient