IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Sri Susanta Kumar Das; Sri Bipin Kumar Patra; Sri Prasanta Kumar Giri

Volume : VII, Issue : X, October - 2018

Yogic Activities and Regular Exercise Programme on Adolescent School Going Girls.

Sri Susanta Kumar Das, Sri Bipin Kumar Patra, Sri Prasanta Kumar Giri

Abstract :

Subjects numbering 300 Girls were assessed on Health related physical fitness and they were then divided into three equal matched groups’ viz., 2 experimental groups (Yogic exercise & Regular physical activity group) and control Group. The Yogic Exercise group subjects underwent a specially designed Yoga program comprising of various Asanas (isometric type exercises) and Pranayamas(eathing exercises), The Regular Exercise Group were given activities like running and freehand exercises whereas the control group were kept out of participation in any physical activity or Yoga. The results of 3 x 6 Factorial ANOVA followed by Scheffe’s post hoc test revealed that Yogic exercise training and regular exercise programme for the period of 12 weeks significantly enhances Health related fitness components such as Flexibility, Muscular Strength and reduces Abdominal fat, Triceps fat & sub scapular fat. No experimental group showed significant improvement on cardiovascular endurance. Yoga group proved better in enhancing flexibility and reducing Abdominal fat, triceps fat and sub scapular fat where as physical exercise group was better in muscular endurance.