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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 10-14 |
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Effects of yogic practices on total cholesterol and triglyceride among obese women
V Malarvizhi1, R Elangovan2
1 Department of Physical Education, Karpagam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Department of Yoga, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University (TNPESU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
R Elangovan
Department of Yoga, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University (TNPESU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0044-0507.195459
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Context: Obesity has been globally recognized as a risk factor for human health. It not only affects our health but also challenges our emotions and behavioral patterns. It is a significant problem among Indian women because many of them are homemakers and have sedentary lifestyle. Therefore, there is a growing urgency to counter obesity among women.
Aim: The objective of the study was to find out the effect of yogic practices on cholesterol and triglyceride levels among obese women. It was hypothesized that yogic practices would significantly decrease total cholesterol and triglyceride levels among obese women in comparison to the control group.
Method: The study consisted of yoga and control group, each containing twenty obese women randomly selected from Mogappair (Chennai). The yoga program was conducted three days a week (50–60 min/day) for twelve weeks. Cholesterol and triglycerides were tested on both groups at zero time and after 12 weeks, and the data were analyzed with independent t-test.
Results: The post-test mean value of total cholesterol (193.4 mg/dL) and triglyceride (144.9 mg/dL) of the yoga group considerably reduced with respect to the corresponding mean value of post-test total cholesterol (213.1 mg/dL) and triglyceride level (167.8 mg/dL) of the control group. The independent t-test indicated that the total cholesterol (p < 0.05) and triglyceride (p < 0.05) levels were significantly decreased in the yoga group after twelve weeks of yogic practices.
Conclusion: Regular practice of yoga significantly improved the health condition of obese women by decreasing total cholesterol and triglyceride. |
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