Comparative Studies | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 8 Issue 4, April 2019
Comparative Study of Effects of Selective Yogasanas and Abdominal Crunches on Abdominal Girth
Ankita P. Bhanushali, Basavaraj Chandu
Background: India is the third most obese country in the world. Abdominal fat deposition increases ones risk of CAD, carcinoma, hypertension, atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia. Objective: To compare the effects of abdominal crunches v/s selective Yogasanas on abdominal girth. Outcome measure: Girth measurement in cm at umbilical level. Methodology: 40 participants were divided in two groups for abdominal crunches and yogasanas, 4 weeks intervention was carried out with 5 supervised sessions per week. Result: Statistically significant reduction of abdominal girth in each of the group as well as between the group. Conclusion: Yogasanas and Crunches both are effective in reducing abdominal girth, but better improvement was found in yoga performing group.
Keywords: abdominal girth, abdominal crunches, yogasanas
Edition: Volume 8 Issue 4, April 2019
Pages: 492 - 495
How to Cite this Article?
Ankita P. Bhanushali, Basavaraj Chandu, "Comparative Study of Effects of Selective Yogasanas and Abdominal Crunches on Abdominal Girth", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), https://www.ijsr.net/search_index_results_paperid.php?id=ART20196848, Volume 8 Issue 4, April 2019, 492 - 495
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