Comparison of effects of yoga & physical exercise in athletes.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-26086
ABSTRACT
The effect of pranayama a controlled breathing practice, on exercise tests was studied in athletes in two phases; sub-maximal and maximal exercise tests. At the end of phase I (one year) both the groups (control and experimental) achieved significantly higher work rate and reduction in oxygen consumption per unit work. There was a significant reduction in blood lactate and an increase in P/L ratio in the experimental group, at rest. At the end of phase II (two years), the oxygen consumption per unit work was found to be significantly reduced and the work rate significantly increased in the experimental group. Blood lactate decreased significantly at rest in the experimental group only. Pyruvate and pyruvate-lactate ratio increased significantly in both the groups after exercise and at rest in the experimental group. The results in both phases showed that the subjects who practised pranayama could achieve higher work rates with reduced oxygen consumption per unit work and without increase in blood lactate levels. The blood lactate levels were significantly low at rest.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Oxygen Consumption
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Pyruvates
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Respiration
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Sports
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Yoga
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Humans
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Male
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Exercise
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Lactic Acid
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Pyruvic Acid
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Language:
English
Year:
1994
Type:
Article
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