To determine the effects of the yoga group and aerobic exercise group on their pulmonary function

Humayun Islam

2021, Vol. 8, Issue 1, Part D

To determine the effects of the yoga group and aerobic exercise group on their pulmonary function

Author(s): Humayun Islam

Abstract:
Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. Yoga is a great way to work on your flexibility and strength. Just about everyone can do it, too -- it's not just for people who can touch their toes or want to meditate. Some types of yoga are about relaxation. In others, you move more. Most types focus on learning poses, called asana. They also usually include attention to breathing.

Yoga usually involves paying attention to your breath, which can help you relax. It may also call for specific breathing techniques.

“The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome,” explains Dr. Nevins. “Yoga can also lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia.”

"Aerobic" means "relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen", and refers to the use of oxygen to adequately meet energy demands during exercise via aerobic metabolism.

This study was conducted North 24 parganas in west Bengal. The data was collected during the period of 1 month (i.e. from Jan .2018 – Dec. 2018). 30 adult’s male’s candidate whose age group of 30 – 50 years were selected and the subject were divided in to two groups- Group I and Group II.

Study procedure explained to each participant according to group that is about aerobic exercises to group I. And yoga postures explained and demonstrated to group II.

Out of thirty subjects that were enrolled for this study. There were no baseline differences between the groups and thus both groups that are group I and II were comparable. BMI in Aerobic Group and Yoga group compared between two showing no significance. And Vital capacity compared between two Aerobic Group and Yoga group is significant.

Yoga along with pranayama and sun salutations can be used as complementary or adjunctive intervention in obesity for reduces the weight and improvement in pulmonary function.

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Humayun Islam. To determine the effects of the yoga group and aerobic exercise group on their pulmonary function. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2021;8(1):213-215.

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