Why the study?
Although beneficial physical and physiological effects of yoga are supported by data, whether a weekly frequency of training is sufficient to evoke positive changes remained an open question.
Does a 10-week weekly hatha yoga program improve physical fitness and physiological markers in healthy young novice women?
Population
82 young women (mean age 22.0 ± 3.83 years)
Comparison
10 weekly 1.5 h sessions of beginner level hatha yoga vs no intervention
Design
Intervention study
Follow-up
1 week after the course
Authors
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Offers preliminary support for yoga's musculoskeletal benefits in young women; leaves open effects on cardiometabolic and autonomic markers pending RCTs.
Does a 10-week weekly hatha yoga program improve physical fitness and physiological markers in healthy young novice women?
A 10-week, once-weekly hatha yoga program improves balance, flexibility, and core strength in healthy young women, but does not significantly alter BMI, body fat, resting heart rate, or heart rate variability.
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