A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON ENERGY EXPENDITURE AND HEART RATE RESPONSE OF OVERWEIGHT BEGINNERS IN TWO DIFFERENT TAI CHI STYLES
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This study aimed to compare the energy expenditure and exercise intensity of Bafa Wubu Tai Chi (BW-TC) and Traditional He-style Tai Chi (TH-TC) groups during 30 minutes of practice. Twenty eligible participants, aged 18-23 years, with a BMI ranging from 24 to 27.9 kg/m2, were divided into BW-TC (n=10) and TH-TC (n=10) groups. Baseline characteristics were measured using a height-weight scale. After two weeks of Tai Chi training, demonstrate the required movements under the guidance of the instructor, then Energy expenditure and exercise intensity were assessed during a 30-minute Tai Chi training session using a heart rate monitor. The measurement tool was the Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor. Descriptive statistical methods summarized the baseline characteristics of the participants, and an independent samples t-test was used to compare baseline differences between the two Tai Chi groups and assess parameters during the 30-minute Tai Chi practice. Results showed the TH-TC group exhibited significantly higher values than the BW-TC group in maximum heart rate (141.80 ± 10.83 bpm > 117.50 ± 10.97 bpm), average heart rate (115.30 ± 7.21 bpm > 98.80 ± 10.77 bpm), heart rate after 30 minutes of exercise (119.30 ± 13.71 bpm > 100.70 ± 10.54 bpm), energy expenditure (222.30 ± 22.84 Kcal > 184.10 ± 13.41 Kcal), and exercise intensity (5.75 ± 0.66 METs > 4.65 ± 0.40 METs) (p<0.001). Conclusions found that TH-TC resulted in higher energy expenditure and exercise intensity compared to BW-TC. Incorporating TH-TC into exercise programs may offer individuals an effective means to enhance cardiovascular fitness and calorie burning.
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