Comparative Study of Effects of Selective Yogasanas and Abdominal Crunches on Abdominal Girth
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.8, No. 4)Publication Date: 2019-04-05
Authors : Ankita P. Bhanushali; Basavaraj Chandu;
Page : 492-495
Keywords : abdominal girth; abdominal crunches; yogasanas;
Abstract
Background: India is the third most obese country in the world. Abdominal fat deposition increases ones risk of CAD, carcinoma, hypertension, atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia. Objective: To compare the effects of abdominal crunches v/s selective Yogasanas on abdominal girth. Outcome measure: Girth measurement in cm at umbilical level. Methodology: 40 participants were divided in two groups for abdominal crunches and yogasanas, 4 weeks intervention was carried out with 5 supervised sessions per week. Result: Statistically significant reduction of abdominal girth in each of the group as well as between the group. Conclusion: Yogasanas and Crunches both are effective in reducing abdominal girth, but better improvement was found in yoga performing group.
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