Key result
Hatha yoga in older adults falls short of moderate intensity, reaching ~60% maximum heart rate.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to assess the intensity of hatha yoga training for older adults in alignment with international physical activity recommendations.
Does Hatha yoga training reach moderate-intensity physical activity thresholds in older adults?
Population
26 older adults (one male), aged 70 ± 5.7 years, from a University of the Third Age
Authors
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Hatha yoga may not achieve moderate-intensity thresholds in older adults; leaves open its role in activity guidelines and requires prospective intensity trials.
Cross-Sectional (n=26)
No
Does Hatha yoga training reach moderate-intensity physical activity thresholds in older adults?
Hatha yoga for older adults provides comprehensive physical activity but predominantly falls below the moderate-intensity cardiovascular thresholds recommended by international guidelines.
Małgorzata Grabara (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Physically active older adults (n=26). Hatha yoga training was evaluated on Mean heart rate as a percentage of maximum heart rate during the most intensive phase (95% CI 58.2-62.4). Hatha yoga training in older adults did not reach moderate-intensity levels, with the mean heart rate during the most intensive phase reaching only 60% of maximum heart rate.
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