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Table 2 Training program for the Tai Chi group

From: Effectiveness of resistance training on resilience in Hong Kong Chinese older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Tai Chi

Warm-up (10′)

Exercises (40′)

Cool-down (10′)

Part I (week 1–4)

Cognitive stage

light walking and stretching

Learn the following movements with the coach guidance: Repulse Monkey, Brush Knee Twist Step, Part Wild Horse’s Mane, Wave Hands in Clouds, Golden Rooster Stand on one Leg, Heel Kick, Grasp Swallow’s Tail, and Cross Hand

light walking and stretching

Part II (week 5–10)

Associated stage

light walking and stretching

Refine all the movements with supervision.

light walking and stretching

Part III (week 11–16)

Automatic stage

light walking and stretching

Play all the movement by oneself smoothly.

light walking and stretching