| Author: | Chen, Zhanyi |
| Title: | Effects of long-term adherence to Taichi-Run on cardiorespiratory function in novice runners |
| Advisors: | Wang, Yan (BME) |
| Degree: | M.Sc. |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Subject: | Cardiopulmonary system Running -- Physiological aspects Hong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertations |
| Department: | Department of Biomedical Engineering |
| Pages: | 72 pages : color illustrations |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | In recent years, more and more sedentary people are at risk for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. As advocated, exercise is one of the effective options to counteract this problem. However, for many novice runners who have just started engaging in physical activity, improper running techniques can potentially have detrimental effects on their health. Coach Zhang Baiming from the Hong Kong Sports Institute integrates his fifty years of running experience to design a running technique suitable for novice runners, which he names Taichi-run. A standardized procedure is followed for the Taichi-run exercise, and various physiological parameters are measured to determine the potential benefits of long-term adherence to this exercise on runners' cardiopulmonary function. The participants' cardiovascular parameters and electrocardiographic signals are monitored throughout an 8-week experimental period. The signals being monitored include heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, oxygen consumption, lung capacity, photoplethysmography, and electrocardiogram. Among these signals, heart rate, diastolic blood pressure, and oxygen consumption show significant improvements during the experiment. The results demonstrate that long-term adherence to Taichi-run can enhance the cardiopulmonary function of novice runners. |
| Rights: | All rights reserved |
| Access: | restricted access |
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