Abstract
Comparison of Aerobic Capacity and Current Levels of Physical Activity in Yoga Practitioners and Healthy Non-Exercising Individuals
Highlights
Aerobic capacity (VO2 max) is the maximal oxygen uptake and refers to the amount of oxygen the body is utilizes in one minute
VO2 max is widely accepted as the best measure of cardio-respiratory endurance and refers to the level of oxygen consumption beyond which no further increase in oxygen consumption occurs with further increase in the intensity of exercise and is expressed in ml/kg/minute
The Yoga practitioners were drawn from a “Yoga Life Centre” in Nagpur, practicing yoga for more than one year, atleast 4 days a week for minimum duration of 60 minutes per day
Summary
Aerobic capacity (VO2 max) is the maximal oxygen uptake and refers to the amount of oxygen the body is utilizes in one minute. VO2 max (maximal oxygen uptake/ maximal aerobic power/ aerobic capacity) is widely accepted as the best measure of cardio-respiratory endurance and refers to the level of oxygen consumption beyond which no further increase in oxygen consumption occurs with further increase in the intensity of exercise and is expressed in ml/kg/minute. Young healthy individuals lack awareness about the traditional mode of inexpensive workout in the form of Yoga to maintain good health. They perceive themselves to be physically fit or tend to indulge into various expensive fitness programs. The present work was undertaken with an aim to study and compare the Aerobic capacity by indirect measurement (VO2 max) and current levels of Physical activity in yoga practitioners and healthy non-exercising individuals
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