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
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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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Department of Sports Science, College of Education, Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China