Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Effectiveness of Tai Chi Training to Alleviate Metabolic Syndrome in Abdominal Obese Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Summary: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a serious public health problem in Hong Kong and worldwide. Older adults, the age group with the highest prevalence of MetS, may prefer specific exercise modalities that are suitable for their regular participation to manage MetS. This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Tai Chi, a very suitable exercise for older adults, to alleviate MetS in older population