Deepali Hande
India
Research Article
A Comparative Study of Yoga and Aerobic Exercises in Obesity and its Effect on Pulmonary Function
Author(s): Nisha Shinde, Shinde KJ, Khatri SM and Deepali HandeNisha Shinde, Shinde KJ, Khatri SM and Deepali Hande
Introduction: Obesity is becoming a serious Global Public Health issue especially in developed countries. Evidence indicates that obesity is associated with wide range of health conditions including respiratory diseases can result in altered respiratory function. Yoga is a form of physical activity which may assist in achieving recommended levels of physical fitness. Yoga may be atractive as an aerobic training program because it requires little space and no equipment. Some yoga postures helps to reduce weight with significant health benefits.
Materials and methods: Prospective comparative cross sectional study was conducted in Rural Community. Total 60 subjects male and females diagnosed with Obesity from medicine dept. PMT, Loni.by the WHO criteria. Out of sixty thirty subjects were divided into two groups by block random sampling method that is group I and II. After explain.. View More»
