Different modalities of moderate physical exercise have been proposed as adjuvants for the prevention and control of MetS alterations in older adults, considering the decrease of OxS and chronic inflammation, among which, the practice of Tai chi (TC) is one of the more recommended forms of exercise. Their research group has identified antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the practice of TC exercise in healthy older adults. A beneficial effect of this physical exercise on OxS has also been reported in healthy young women and diabetic adults. However, we do not know the effect of TC on OxS and proinflammatory markers in older adults with MetS. For this reason, the purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of TC exercise on OxS and inflammatory markers in older adults with MetS. 

We measured in both groups (pre- and post-intervention) the following cardiovascular parameters: resting heart rate (RHR), diastolic and systolic blood pressure (DBP and SBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), RHR-SBP product, RHR-MAP product; glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c); oxidative stress markers (superoxide dismutase, total antioxidant status, thiobarbituric acid reacting substances, and oxidative stress score); and inflammation markers (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8, and IL-10).