What does this research mean for the field?

Hatha yoga is a very light-intensity physical activity (averaging 2.17 METs) that does not provide a sufficient metabolic or cardiovascular stimulus to improve aerobic fitness. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

August 1, 2005The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

The Metabolic Cost of Hatha Yoga

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Why the study?

Does a 30-minute hatha yoga routine provide sufficient metabolic and heart rate responses to improve cardiovascular fitness compared to resting and walking in young women?

Population

26 women (19–40 years old)

Comparison

30-minute hatha yoga routine of supine lying… vs Resting in a chair and walking on a treadmill at…

Design

Other

Follow-up

30 minutes

Authors

CCCarolyn C. ClayTexas State University LLLisa K. LloydTexas State University JWJohn L. WalkerTexas State University

Discussion

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Overview

Hatha yoga provides insufficient cardiovascular stimulus in young women; leaves open its role beyond muscular fitness and flexibility.

Structured PICO

Does a 30-minute hatha yoga routine provide sufficient metabolic and heart rate responses to improve cardiovascular fitness compared to resting and walking in young women?

Population

26 women (19–40 years old)

Intervention

30-minute hatha yoga routine of supine lying, sitting, and standing asanas following identical videotaped sequences

Comparator

Resting in a chair and walking on a treadmill at 93.86 m·min-1 (3.5 mph)

Outcome

Metabolic and heart rate (HR) responses including absolute oxygen consumption (VO2), relative VO2, percentage maximal oxygen consumption (%VO2R), metabolic equivalents (METs), energy expenditure, HR, and percentage maximal heart rate (%MHR)surrogate

Hatha yoga provides only very light intensity exercise (14.5% VO2R) and is likely insufficient to provide a cardiovascular training stimulus compared to brisk walking.

Cite This Study

Clay et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69909c3073f006927f3bd80c https://doi.org/10.1519/00124278-200508000-00020

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August 1, 2005The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

The Metabolic Cost of Hatha Yoga

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Why the study?

Does a 30-minute hatha yoga routine provide sufficient metabolic and heart rate responses to improve cardiovascular fitness compared to resting and walking in young women?

Population

26 women (19–40 years old)

Comparison

30-minute hatha yoga routine of supine lying… vs Resting in a chair and walking on a treadmill at…

Design

Other

Follow-up

30 minutes

Authors

CCCarolyn C. ClayTexas State University LLLisa K. LloydTexas State University JWJohn L. WalkerTexas State University

Discussion

Member takes

Overview

Hatha yoga provides insufficient cardiovascular stimulus in young women; leaves open its role beyond muscular fitness and flexibility.

Structured PICO

Does a 30-minute hatha yoga routine provide sufficient metabolic and heart rate responses to improve cardiovascular fitness compared to resting and walking in young women?

Population

26 women (19–40 years old)

Intervention

30-minute hatha yoga routine of supine lying, sitting, and standing asanas following identical videotaped sequences

Comparator

Resting in a chair and walking on a treadmill at 93.86 m·min-1 (3.5 mph)

Outcome

Hatha yoga provides only very light intensity exercise (14.5% VO2R) and is likely insufficient to provide a cardiovascular training stimulus compared to brisk walking.

Cite This Study

Clay et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69909c3073f006927f3bd80c https://doi.org/10.1519/00124278-200508000-00020

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