YOGA AND PHYSICAL FITNESS AMONG WOMEN STUDENTS OF GULBARGA UNIVERSITY

Fitness is one of the most relaxing, refreshing and enlivening form of exercise which reaps numerous physical, emotional and psychological benefits. To stay fit and healthy, one does not need to spend a bounty on gym facilities as the natural way of remaining healthy can be achieved by indulging in the healthy practice of brisk walking. Brisk walking can reap numerous health benefits which range from keeping one's heart in a healthy shape to helping in the whole process of weight management. Walking and jogging helps in refreshing and rejuvenating the mind along with reducing stress and fatigue. Brisk walking is a kind of aerobic exercise which increases the body's demand for oxygen and trains the heart, lungs and muscles to work more efficiently. In addition, it helps in providing protection from problems like osteoporosis colon cancer, arthritis and others.