The influence of two taijiquan exercises on the negative emotions of the elderly

Purpose: Exploring the influence of 24-style Tai Chi and Tai Chi eight methods and five steps on the negative emotions of the elderly. Methods: 101 elderly people were divided into 24-style Tai Chi group, Tai Chi eight methods and five steps group, and jogging and fast walking group. 3 times a week, 1 h each time, continuous exercise for 8 weeks. The Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) of each group were observed before and after intervention. Results: There were significant differences in the levels of anxiety (p < 0.001) and depression (p < 0.01) in the 24-style Tai Chi group before and after the experiment, especially the anxiety had reached extremely significant level. There were significant differences in the levels of anxiety (p < 0.001) and depression (p < 0.05) in the Tai Chi eight methods and five steps group before and after the experiment, especially anxiety had reached extremely significant level. There was no significant difference between the anxiety (p > 0.05) and depression (p > 0.05) levels in the jogging and fast walking group before and after the experiment. Conclusion: 24-style Tai Chi and Tai Chi eight methods and five steps can effectively improve the level of anxiety and depression in the elderly and alleviate negative emotions.