Comparative study of Hatha yoga and High Intensity Intermittent Training exercise in stress induced obese individuals

Abstract

Background with Method: Study was conducted at Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Indore from December 2018 to March 2021 with aim to Comparative study of Hatha yoga and High Intensity Intermittent Training exercise in stress induced obese individuals, participants were 82 sedentary obese (BMI > 30 kg/m2) of both genders between the ages of 25–55 years . All participants provided written informed consent before participating in the study. The total number of participants were screened based on the Holmes and rahe stress scale scores.Results: Mean±standard deviation. HIEG= high intensity exercise group; BMI =body mass index; kg= kilogram TC. Total cholesterol; HDL.High density lipoprotein; TAG.Triglycerides; LDL. Low density lipoprotein; WC. Waist circumference; WHR.Waist hip ratio; FI.Fasting insulin; BF. Body fat; ANOVA. analysis of variance.Conclusion: In summary, our study suggest that 8-weeks of HIIE combined with strength exercise is an effective protective cardio-metabolic strategy capable of modifying HDL-c, LDL, WHR, and body fat. Yoga group parameters showed significant difference in stress related parameters compared with HIIT exercise.