1Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology, Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical College, Solapur
2Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology, B. J. Govt. Medical College, Solapur
3Professor, Dept. of Physiology, Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical College, Solapur
Online published on 9 September, 2013.
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.
To find the effect of short term Yoga practice on aerobic capacity (VO2 max.)
To measure aerobic capacity (VO2 max.) before and after Yoga practice.
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.
For both the genders VO2 max was found to be increased after yoga therapy for 12 weeks.
The present study concludes that yoga practice can be used to perk up cardio-respiratory fitness.
Yoga, VO2 Max, Cycle Ergometer
