Baduanjin exercise for improving health in sedentary adults
This study tests whether practicing Baduanjin, a gentle mind-body exercise, can improve the health of people who sit a lot and don't get enough physical activity. You would learn and practice Baduanjin regularly, and the researchers will measure changes in your fitness and well-being.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 59 years old.
- You spend at least 8 hours sitting each day and get less than 150 minutes of moderate or vigorous exercise weekly.
- You are generally healthy and have no known medical conditions.
- You are able to give your informed consent to participate.
- You are not already in another structured exercise or behavioral program, and are not planning to join one during the study.
- You are not pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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