Zhuo D, Shephard R J, Plyley M J, Davis G M
Can J Appl Sport Sci. 1984 Mar;9(1):7-10.
Tai Chi Chuan is a form of traditional Chinese exercise which has been widely practised in China for preventive and therapeutic purposes. The present study was designed to determine the physiological demands of this exercise modality. Eleven healthy males, aged 28.4 years, were studied for oxygen cost and related metabolic variables, heart rate and blood pressure during the performance of the Long-Form Tai Chi Chuan of Yang's style. Data was collected by an automated respiratory gas analyzer (Jeger Ergooxyscreen) and ECG telemetry during a 17-25 minute performance session (X = 22 minutes). The average energy cost for the Long-Form Tai Chi Chuan was 4.1 Mets, corresponding to a mean VO2 value of 1.03 l X min-1 or 14.5 ml X kg-1 X min-1. The mean peak heart rate during the exercises was 134 beats per minute. These values suggest that the Long-Form Tai Chi Chuan may be classed as moderate exercise, and its intensity does not exceed 50% of the individual's maximum oxygen intake.
太极拳是一种中国传统运动形式，在中国已被广泛用于预防和治疗目的。本研究旨在确定这种运动方式的生理需求。对11名年龄为28.4岁的健康男性进行了研究，测量他们在演练杨式太极拳长拳过程中的耗氧量及相关代谢变量、心率和血压。在17 - 25分钟（平均22分钟）的演练过程中，通过自动呼吸气体分析仪（耶格运动心肺功能测试系统）和心电图遥测收集数据。太极拳长拳的平均能量消耗为4.1梅脱，相当于平均每分钟摄氧量为1.03升或每千克体重每分钟14.5毫升。运动过程中的平均最高心率为每分钟134次。这些数值表明，太极拳长拳可归类为中等强度运动，其强度不超过个体最大摄氧量的50%。
