Abstract
The present study was conducted with the objective to determine the Effects of 4-weeks Training of Kapalbhati Pranayama on Components of Health-Related Fitness. For the purpose of present study Twenty eight, university level girls between the age group of 21-26 years were selected. The subjects were purposively assigned into two groups: Group-A: Experimental (n1=14); Group-B: Control (n2=14). The subjects from Group-A: Experimental were subjected to a 4-weeks Kapalbhati Pranayama. Student t test for paired samples was utilized to compare the means of the pre-test and the post-test. Based on the analysis of the results obtained, we conclude that the significant differences were found in Components of Health-Related Fitness (i.e., Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Flexibility, % Body Fat, Fat Weight and Lean Body Weight) of University Level Girls. Insignificant between-group differences were noted in Muscular Strength and Muscular Endurance of University Level Girls.
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Abstract
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- Joshi, L.N., Joshi, V.D., & Gokhale, L.V. (1992). Effect of short term pranayama on breathing rate and ventilatory functions of lungs. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 36(2): 105-8.
- Pal, G., Velkumary, S., Madanmohan. (2004). Effect of short-term practice of breathing exercises on autonomic functions in normal human volunteers. Indian J Med Res, 120(2): 115–21.
- Raghuraj P, Ramakrishnan AG, Nagendra HR, & Telies S. (1998). Effect of two selected yogic breathing techniques on heart rate variability, 42, 467–472.
- Sri Paramhansa, Y. (2002). God Talks with Arjuna. The Bhagavad Gita, Royal Science of God-Realization. The immortal dialogue between soul and spirit. A new translation and commentary, chapter IV verse 29. YSS Publication, 496-507.
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- Telles, S., & Desiraju, T. (1991). Oxygen consumption during pranayamic type of very slow-rate breathing. Indian J Med Res, 94: 357-63.
- Telles, S., & Desiraju, T. (1992). Heart rate alterations in different types of pranayamas. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 36, 287–288
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| Primary Language | English |
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| Journal Section | Articles |
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| Publication Date | September 30, 2015 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2015 Volume 3 - Issue 3 |
