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| Self-report benefits of Tai Chi practice by older adults | | Author(s) | Nancy G Kutner, Huiman Barnhart, Steven L Wolf |
| Journal title | The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological sciences and social sciences, vol 52B, no 5, September 1997 |
| Pages | pp P242-P246 |
| Keywords | Exercise ; Behaviour ; Attitude. |
| Annotation | It is widely recognised that exercise is important for the health and functioning of older people, however, there is little understanding of the factors that can help to motivate older people to maintain regular patterns of physical activity and exercise. This study, which is part of the Frailty and Injuries: Cooperative Studies of Interventions (FICSIT) project, examined the outcomes for older participants in three different exercise programmes: Tai Chi, individualised balance training and exercise control education. Both Tai Chi and balance training participants reported increased confidence in balance and movement, but only those participating in Tai Chi reported that their daily activities and their overall life had been affected. The study concluded that older people's motivation to continue exercising increases when mental as well as physical control is perceived to be enhanced. |
| Accession Number | CPA-971125286 A |
| Classmark | CEA: DM: DP |
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