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Comparative study of health and physical status of sedentary workers performing yoga and aerobic exercise.

Authors :
Kaviya, L.
Priya, A. Jothi
Devi, R. Gayatri
Source :
Drug Invention Today. Sep2019, Vol. 12 Issue 9, p1849-1851. 3p. 5 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Aim: The aim of our study is to compare whether yoga and aerobic exercise makes sedentary workers healthy. Introduction: A sedentary lifestyle is a type of lifestyle involving little or no physical activity. Yoga is a type of exercise, in which we can stretch body into various positions to improve breathing, relaxation, etc. Aerobic exercise is an activity to increase cardiovascular efficiency. Materials and Methods: A comparative study was conducted to sedentary workers by preparing a set of questions by online survey method. Discussion: The present study shows that yoga is more effective in decreasing stress, anxiety, and gives mind relaxation. Conclusion: The findings in this study indicate that there was a significant improvement in health performing yoga than aerobic exercise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09757619
Volume :
12
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Drug Invention Today
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
138949533