Key result
Yogasana program reduces total cholesterol by ~11 mg/dL in sedentary young females.
Why the study?
Physical inactivity disrupts lipid metabolism and increases cardiovascular risk, and the impact of a structured yogasana training programme on total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in physically inactive college students required examination.
Does a 12-week structured yogasana training programme reduce total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in physically inactive female college students?
Does a 12-week structured yogasana training programme reduce total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in physically inactive female college students?
A 12-week structured yogasana intervention was associated with statistically significant reductions in total cholesterol and triglyceride levels among healthy, sedentary female undergraduate students.
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Yogasana may lower lipids in sedentary female students; leaves open efficacy pending randomized evidence.
Lack of physical activity is a significant risk factor for metabolic disorders and cardiovascular diseases, largely because it can disrupt lipid metabolism. Additionally, yogasana, as an organised form of physical practice, may serve as a complementary approach to supporting metabolic health and improving lipid profile parameters. This study aimed to examine the impact of a structured yogasana training programme on total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in physically inactive college students. The study included 20 physically inactive college students from St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam, Kerala, who took part in a 12-week structured yogasana training programme. Total cholesterol and triglyceride levels were measured before and after the intervention using suitable biochemical procedures. The results will be interpreted based on the observed pre-test and post-test findings to determine whether structured yogasana training has a meaningful effect on total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
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Philip et al. (2026) studied Sedentary behavior / physical inactivity in healthy college students (n=20). Structured yogasana training programme vs. Baseline (pre-test) was evaluated on Total cholesterol (mg/dL) (MD 10.95 mg/dL, p=0.001). A 12-week yogasana programme significantly reduced total cholesterol by 10.95 mg/dL (p=0.001) and triglycerides by 28.65 mg/dL (p=0.001) in sedentary female college students.
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