Tai Chi and Aerobic Capacity

Aerobic capacity diminishes as we age, but research on traditional forms of aerobic exercise show that it can improve with regular training. In another meta-analytic study, researchers looked at seven studies focusing on the effects of Tai Chi on aerobic capacity in adults (average age 55 years). The investigators found that individuals who practiced Tai Chi for one year  had higher aerobic capacity than sedentary individuals around the same age.