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Effect of Yogic Exercises on Aerobic Capacity (VO2 Max)


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1 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology, Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical College, Solapur
2 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology, B. J. Govt. Medical College, Solapur
3 Professor, Dept. of Physiology, Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical College, Solapur
     

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Background: Yoga is considered to be a very good exercise for maintaining proper health. It produces consistent physiological changes and have sound scientific basis. It is claimed that yoga practices improve various cardiorespiratory fitness parameters

Aim: To find the effect of short term Yoga practice on aerobic capacity ( VO2 max.)

Material and Method: The present study was conducted on 160 M.B.B.S. students (140 males and 120 females) within the age group of 18-20 years. VO2 max was measured using bicycle Ergometer in our 'Exercise&Sports Physiology' laboratory. It was recorded at start of study (baseline) and then after 12 weeks of yoga therapy.

Results: For both the genders VO2 max was found to be increased after yoga therapy for 12 weeks

Conclusion: the present study concludes that yoga practice can be used to perk up cardio-respiratory fitness.


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Yoga, VO2 Max, Cycle Ergometer
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Authors

Vinayak P Doijad
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology, Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical College, Solapur
Prathamesh Kamble
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology, B. J. Govt. Medical College, Solapur
Anil D Surdi
Professor, Dept. of Physiology, Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical College, Solapur

Abstract


Background: Yoga is considered to be a very good exercise for maintaining proper health. It produces consistent physiological changes and have sound scientific basis. It is claimed that yoga practices improve various cardiorespiratory fitness parameters

Aim: To find the effect of short term Yoga practice on aerobic capacity ( VO2 max.)

Material and Method: The present study was conducted on 160 M.B.B.S. students (140 males and 120 females) within the age group of 18-20 years. VO2 max was measured using bicycle Ergometer in our 'Exercise&Sports Physiology' laboratory. It was recorded at start of study (baseline) and then after 12 weeks of yoga therapy.

Results: For both the genders VO2 max was found to be increased after yoga therapy for 12 weeks

Conclusion: the present study concludes that yoga practice can be used to perk up cardio-respiratory fitness.


Keywords


Yoga, VO2 Max, Cycle Ergometer

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