Table 2 Basal characteristics of the young and the matched older adult controls and Tai Chi players
Young (n = 102) | Older (n = 168) | Tai Chi (n = 168) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (y) | 23.25 ± 1.11 | 63.7 ± 2.54 | 63.79 ± 2.51 | 0.762 |
Sex (female) | 53 (52.0 %) | 95 (56.5 %) | 95 (56.5 %) | 1 |
Body weight (kg) | 62.96 ± 10.09 | 63.18 ± 10.35 | 63.92 ± 9.54 | 0.496 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 22.18 ± 2.52 | 24.12 ± 3.09 | 24.17 ± 2.96 | 0.886 |
SBP (mmHg) | 115.37 ± 12.74 | 137.55 ± 18.48 | 136.8 ± 16.38 | 0.691 |
DBP (mmHg) | 68.98 ± 8.52 | 77.03 ± 10.62 | 78.08 ± 10.09 | 0.352 |
Heart rate (bmp) | 69.35 ± 11.04 | 75.02 ± 11.65 | 73.51 ± 11.29 | 0.227 |