Impact of Yogic Interventions on Biochemical, Physical, and Physiological Parameters among Obese Female Students (21–24 years)
Keywords:
Body mass index and respiratory rate, High-density lipoprotein, Low-density lipAbstract
Background: In the era of electronic gadgets, where information and technology are just clicks away, the health goals are getting farther and difficult to achieve. Modern yoga is playing a key role in upgrading our lifestyle and mental peace to achieve the longevity of life. The objective of the study was to examine the effect of yogic practices on the selected biochemical, physical, and physiological variables of obese college students. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 obese college students were selected and categorized into two groups, i.e., group 1 (yoga practice group) and group 2 (control group). All the testing and recording were done for both groups, the control group and the yoga practice group, on the baseline day and after 12 weeks of training. All the students were assessed on the same day and in the same place, hall/laboratory, to exclude the environmental factors. The biochemical variables, high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein, were assessed in the laboratory. The physiological variables, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, were recorded in the yoga hall. The body composition was assessed with the help of skin folds and body mass index. A total period of 12 weeks of training program was designed and practiced by the students for the purpose of the study. Descriptive analysis and one-way analysis of variance were done for the purpose of analyzing the data. Results and Conclusion: A significant difference was found in biochemical variables and physical variables. There was also a significant difference found in systolic blood pressure. However, no significant difference was found in respiratory rate, pulse rate, and diastolic blood pressure. The findings of the research reviews express that the changes in body composition are the result of long-term training. Yoga adopted as a lifestyle practice will help improve the status of cardiovascular health and respiratory health.
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