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Background: Adolescence is transitional phase between childhood and adulthood characterized by marked acceleration in growth. The objective of this study was to evaluate differences between the boys and girls in physical fitness and the variation in their physical activity at school going children at Pune.Methods: The study was carried out at various schools in Pune city. Government, government aided (semi government), and private schools were selected according to different zones of the city using random sampling method. A self-administered youth physical activity questionnaire (Y PAQ) has been given for testing their level of physical activity. Physical fitness test such as curl-up test, 90° push-up test, trunk lift, back saver sits, and reach test were performed for analysing the physical fitness of the students.Results: A total of 296 students, 142 boys (aged 13.47±0.04 years) and 154 girls (aged 13.40±0.03 years) were included in the study. The average/mean comparison demography between boys and girls for curl-up test showed 21.61±10.00 and 15.21±7.24 repetitions/min respectively. The average of 900 push-ups test between boys and girls were 12.72±7.31 and 5.12±3.25 repetitions/min respectively. The average/mean of Trunk lift test was 5.67±2.56 in boys and 5.12±2.45 inches in girls respectively.Conclusions: The study concluded that there was lower fitness level as per calculation of healthy fitness zone seen amongst the school going children and also there were lower levels of their physical activity in day to day life. Also, study results show significant difference among the boys and girls in their physical fitness level.
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Background: Dysmenorrhea- one of the most common gynecological complaints among young adult females. The effect of various yogasanas has proven to reduce the pain caused during menstruation as a result of hormonal changes. In spite of the various methods, most women usually prefer to take analgesics as a primary treatment and do not seek other forms of medical help. This study aims to underscore the importance of performing yogasanas and to highlight its importance as a non-pharmacological form of treatment. Method: This study was an experimental study which included a total of 80 subjects. Age group was between 18-22 years (mean age 20.3 ± 2.1). They were divided into 2 groups – experimental and control group .The experimental group were made to perform yogasanas while the control group was made to perform core exercises for 4 sessions in a week of which 2 were supervised sessions. Subjects were recruited using the Verbal Multidimensional Scoring System for Dysmenorrhea (VMSS) and they were assessed using Moo’s Menstrual Distress Questionnaire and Perceived Stress Scale. Statistical analysis was done of the Pre and Post data. Result: There was a significant difference within the groups (Experimental and Control) in regards to all the 3 outcome measures (P < 0.05). Between the groups, there was a significant difference (P < 0.05) in the VMSS and Moo’s MDQ questionnaire while there was no significant change in the PSS score (P 0.641). Conclusion: Both, yogasanas and core exercises can be used in reducing menstrual pain. These are cost effective and can be done as a home exercise to aid in menstrual well-being and to help improve one’s quality of life.