A Comparison of Aerobic Exercises Versus Yoga on Sedentary Behaviour, Sleep Quality, and Physical Activity in Young Individuals

Background: Sedentary behaviour, poor sleep quality, and insufficient physical activity are important lifestyle concerns among young individuals. Aerobic exercise and yoga are potential interventions for improving these health-related outcomes. Objective: To compare the effects of aerobic exercises versus yoga on sedentary behaviour, sleep quality, and physical activity in young individuals. Methods: A total of 30 apparently healthy individuals aged 18–25 years participated in this comparative experimental study. Participants were divided into two groups: Group A (n=15), which received aerobic exercise, and Group B (n=15), which received yoga. Both interventions were conducted three times per week for 12 weeks. Outcomes were assessed using the Sedentary Behaviour Questionnaire (SBQ), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). Results: Both groups demonstrated improvements in all three outcomes. The yoga group showed greater descriptive reductions in SBQ and PSQI scores, whereas the aerobic exercise group demonstrated a greater descriptive increase in GPAQ scores. Conclusion: Both aerobic exercise and yoga were associated with improvements in sedentary behaviour, sleep quality, and physical activity among young individuals.