Effects of a 12-Week Yoga Training Intervention on Blood Pressure and Body Composition in Obese Female Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
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https://doi.org/10.15391/prrht.2023-8(3).05Keywords:
yoga training intervention, blood pressure, obesity, body composition, adolescentsAbstract
This study delves into the pressing issue of obesity, a condition characterized by abnormal fat accumulation and a significant contributor to non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular ailments, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. With over 1 billion individuals globally classified as obese, addressing this epidemic is paramount.
Purpose: this research aimed to evaluate the impact of a 12-week yoga training intervention on blood pressure and body composition among obese adolescents.
Material & Methods: twenty four female adolescents 4 participants discared, aged 18-20 years, female adolescents were randomly assigned to two groups. One group performed yoga training interevention (YPG, n=10, age 19.2±0.4) for 12 weeks with two sessions (morning & evening) for three days a week. A second group acted as an control group (CG, 18.9±0.9). All participants completed the following tests before and after intervention; body weight, body mass index, free fat mass, body fat, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, pulse pressure. The results yielded promising outcomes, with all participants successfully completing the study, showcasing a 100% adherence rate without any training or test-related injuries.
Results: the intervention led to significant improvements in several key parameters. In present study, body weight (p<0.001), a notable reduction in (BMI), BF% (p<0.001), SBP (p<0.001), MAP (p<0.001), and PP (p<0.001) were changed significantly.
Conclusion: in conclusion, the 12-week yoga training program emerged as an effective strategy for reducing body composition indicators such as body weight, BMI, and BF%, while also positively impacting blood pressure parameters (MAP and PP) in obese female adolescents. These findings underscore the potential of yoga as a holistic approach in combating the obesity crisis and its associated health risks, offering a path toward healthier lifestyles for affected individuals.
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