Authors : Murthy S .N.
Page Nos : 197-199
Description :
Childhood obesity is the result of long lasting imbalance between energy intake and energy
expenditure. A major contribution factor is physical inactivity which is closely linked to bone health.
Cardiovascular disease risk fitness and psychological factors
. This study was undertaken to examine the
effect of yogasana and aerobic exercise on flexibility and breathe holding capacity of high school obese girl
student in Maharashtra state. The sample of the study has been selected randomly. The sample consists
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f 45 obese students studying in different school in Maharashtra State. They were divided in to three
groups, namely yogasana group (group A ), Aerobic group (group B), and control group (group C). The
group A & B were participated in the training program
for a period of 6 weeks. The collected data were
statistically analyzed by using analysis of conversance (ANCOVA).