Tai chi, yoga, and strength training: which exercise best boosts aging well?

NCT ID NCT07670208

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested how different types of physical activity affect active aging in 100 adults aged 60 and over. Participants did Tai Chi, multimodal exercises (combining strength, balance, and flexibility), or daily activities for 12 weeks. The goal was to see which approach best improves physical function, thinking skills, and overall well-being.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

exercise programs (Tai Chi, yoga, Baduanjin, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help design better exercise programs to support healthy aging in older adults.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looked at short-term effects over 12 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Sports Science, College of Education, Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China