Body Composition Outcomes of Tai Chi and Qigong Practice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Linda K LarkeyDara JamesMichael BelyeaMihyun JeongLisa L Smith

Published in: International journal of behavioral medicine (2018)

Tai Chi and Qigong show demonstrable effects on body composition, when compared to inactive control conditions. Systematic evaluation and valid conclusions regarding the impact of Tai Chi and Qigong on body composition outcomes will require more targeted study designs and control of comparison conditions.

Keyphrases

body composition
resistance training
bone mineral density
healthcare
systematic review
metabolic syndrome
quality improvement
skeletal muscle
postmenopausal women
weight loss