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International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences
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ISSN: 2456-4419

2020, Vol. 5 Issue 1, Part C

Exploring the effects of yogasana and pranayama on cardiovascular health in middle-aged men

AUTHOR(S): Dr. Shobha Ramlal Gupta
ABSTRACT:
During physical activity, oxygen consumption (VO2) has the potential to increase by more than 10 times, leading to a significant rise in oxidant production and consequent damage contributing to muscular fatigue during and post-exercise. Yoga, categorized as a form of physical activity, encompasses various health benefits. The research aimed to assess the impact of yogasana and pranayama on specific cardiorespiratory parameters in middle-aged men. A total of sixty male participants aged between 40 and 50 years, randomly chosen from diverse backgrounds, constituted the study. They were divided into three groups-yogasanas group, pranayama group, and control group-each comprising 20 subjects. The yogasana group practiced 8 specific yogasanas, while the pranayama group engaged in 5 prescribed exercises over a 12-week period. The control group remained untreated and strictly monitored. Cardiorespiratory parameters, including resting heart rate and maximal VO2 (VO2 max), were assessed before and after the experimental intervention across all groups. Discrepancies between initial and final scores were interpreted as the impact of asanas and pranayama on the selected cardiorespiratory parameters. Analysis of covariance results demonstrated that asanas and pranayama can positively influence cardiorespiratory parameters such as resting pulse rate and VO2 max. The study concluded that middle-aged men can incorporate yogasanas and pranayama into their routine for enhancing and sustaining their cardiorespiratory health.
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International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences
How to cite this article:
Dr. Shobha Ramlal Gupta. Exploring the effects of yogasana and pranayama on cardiovascular health in middle-aged men. Int J Yogic Hum Mov Sports Sciences 2020;5(1):214-217.
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