The Effect of High Density Hatha Yoga Training on Physical Fitness, Respiratory Functions and Quality of Life in Healthy Adolescents
The Effect of High Density Hatha Yoga Training on Physical Fitness, Respiratory Functions and Quality of Life in Healthy Adolescents
Purpose: Specific effects of high-density Hatha Yoga(HY) training in adolescents have not yet been clarified. Aim of our study is to investigate the effects of high-density HY education on physical fitness, pulmonary function and quality of life in healthy adolescents. Methods: 28 female adolescents will be randomly divided into two groups as yoga training and control groups. Training group will receive high-density HY training for 8 weeks, two days a week under the supervision of a physiotherapist and one day a week home program. Control group will not receive any exercise. Flexibility of individuals will be determined by sit-reach, back scratching, lateral flexion tests; muscular endurance by sit-ups, sit down-stand up on chair tests, balance by time up-go test; cardiorespiratory capacity by incremental shuttle walking test(ISWT) and respiratory functions by spirometry, quality of life will be determined by with the Quality of Life Scale for Children.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female adolescents between the ages of 14 and 18
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals with recent muscular skeletal, neuromuscular and chronic systemic diseases that could prevent exercise