Estimation of VO2 max before and after Yoga Training in Healthy female Medical Students
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
: Exercise is one of the methods used by physiologists to understand the functioning of various systems of the body. Recent advances in understanding the physiology of exercise have shown that regular physical activity enhances general well-being, promote health and prevent many diseases. Yoga is one of the methods of training and it is generally agreed that yoga performance enhance the health and function of respiratory system. This study was conducted in KMC Warangal on healthy female medical students. VO2 max was measured by using Bruce Treadmill Test which is an indirect to estimate VO2 max. For female VO2 max = 4.38 x T - 3.9 T = Total time on the treadmill measured in fraction of a minute. Changes were recorded prior to and after training in yoga in a group of 60 female Healthy medical students. The Average VO2 max in control group was 31.90 ml/Kg/min and study group it was 32.16 ml/Kg/min. After the study group undergo continuous yoga training for 90 days under trained yoga teacher the VO2 max in the control group showed negligible change whereas the Average VO2 max in the Study group increased to 38.46 ml/Kg/min which was significant. The study demonstrates that yoga training improves the maximal oxygen consumption of the body. There is beneficial effect of yoga on respiratory system in females. Yoga training in general improves exercise tolerance in females when practiced regularly. Keywords: VO2 max, Yoga, Female.
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Puli Sree hari, L Rajeshwar Reddy
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