Mixed
The effects of Baduanjin Qigong on leg power, cardiopulmonary endurance, and pulmonary function remain unclear due to a small number of studies.
Do not rely on Baduanjin Qigong as your primary method for improving leg power, cardiovascular endurance, or lung capacity. While it may offer minor benefits, there is not enough evidence to confirm it effectively targets these specific physiological systems. For these goals, consider more targeted aerobic or resistance training.
The aggregated results of meta-analyses examining the effect of Baduanjin Qigong on leg power, cardiopulmonary endurance, and pulmonary function remain unclear because of a small number of studies.
Why this rating
The conclusion is based on the scarcity of studies rather than a negative result from a large number of studies.
Source
A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Baduanjin Qigong for Health Benefits: Randomized Controlled Trials
Liye Zou et al. · Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2017
DOI 10.1155/2017/4548706
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