고령여성의 태극권 수련과 에어로빅댄스 실시가 기능 체력에 미치는 영향

Effects of Tai Chi Chuan and Aerobic-Dance Exercise on Functional Fitness in Old Women

People are interested in performing enjoyable Tai Chi Chuan to improve physical fitness. However, it is still unknown that with Tai Chi Chuan senior women could enhance health-related fitness as much as other aerobic exercise training. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Tai Chi Chuan and aerobic dance on functional fitness. Thirty five elderly women (21 Tai Chi Chuan group and 14 aerobic dance group) participated in this study. Two group performed 60 min. exercise program a day, two times per week for 2 years or more. Results of this study are as flows 1. Tai Chi Chuan exercise group were significantly improved in lower muscular endurance and balance comapred to aerobic dance exercise group. 2. Aerobic dance exercise group were significantly improved in agility with foot-stepping compared to Tai Chi Chuan exercise group. These results suggest that with consideration of a safe exercise program, a long term Tai Chi Chuan training would be useful to enhance lower muscular endurance and balance in old women.