4.1. Changes in Body Composition
muscle mass, stress reduction
Tai Chi is a physical activity that can lead to changes in body composition due to increased energy expenditure. Previous studies have shown significant improvements in weight, BMI, body fat percentage and muscle mass in different populations after a 12-week Tai Chi intervention [During the Tai Chi practice sessions, the subjects were instructed to maintain their abdominal breathing, meditation and physical and mental relaxation; deep breathing and meditative states contribute to relaxation and stress reduction in the mind and body and may have a positive effect on body composition by modulating hormonal and inflammatory processes [