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Table 4 Comparison of Bafa Wubu of Tai Chi vs. 24 Form Simplified Tai Chi in Tai Chi intensity

From: Comparative study of physiologic characteristics between the newly compiled Bafa Wubu of tai chi and 24 form simplified tai chi

 

n

The newly compiled Bafa Wubu of Tai Chi

24 form simplified Tai Chi

t

P

Tai Chi intensity

60

0.50 ± 0.117

0.64 ± 0.125

−10.652

0.000

Average METs

60

2.3 ± 0.16

3.2 ± 0.14

−29.742

0.000

Average RPE

60

10.7 ± 0.70

11.3 ± 0.62

−4.968

0.000

  1. Data presented are Mean SD. METs metabolic equivalent, RPE rate of perceived exertion