A Yogic Intervention of Six Weeks on Physical and Physiological Parameters of Hockey Player
Keywords:
Yogic training, physiological biomarkers, VO2 max, Isometric strength training, core stability
Abstract
The objective of the study was to examine the effect of six weeks of yogic training on the physical and physiological performance of hockey players. Twenty state-level hockey players, aged 15 to 18, were selected for the study. The selected physical variables were back strength (measured by back dynamometer), muscular endurance, and flexibility (measured by sit and reach box). The physiological variables were VO2 max (measured by the Cooper 12-minute run and walk test) and resting heart rate. These variables were tested before and after six weeks of yogic training. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to compare the experimental and control groups at a 0.05 level of significance. The results showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in back strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, VO2 max, and resting heart rate.
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3. Bhowmik Bhunia, G., & Ray, U. S. (2024). Improvement in muscular strength, body flexibility and balance by yoɡasana and with reduced detraining effects by yoɡa breathing maneuvers: A non-randomized controlled study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 15(1), 100815. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100815
4. Cooper, K. H. (1968). A Means of Assessing Maximal Oxygen Intake: Correlation Between Field and Treadmill Testing. JAMA, 203(3), 201. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1968.03140030033008
5. Cramer, H., Lauche, R., Haller, H., Steckhan, N., Michalsen, A., & Dobos, G. (2014). Effects of yoga on cardiovascular disease risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Cardiology, 173(2), 170–183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.02.017
6. Lohan, A. (2021). Athletes’ performance with yoga and associated exercises. ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 11(9), 408–414. https://doi.org/10.5958/2249-7137.2021.01931.5
7. Md Iftekher, S. N., Bakhtiar, M., & Rahaman, K. S. (2017). Effects of yoga on flexibility and balance: A quasi-experimental study. Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 3(2), 276–281. https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v3i2.33580
8. Nagalakshmi, V., & Badiger, S. P. (2013). Effect of yoga on cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy individuals. Biomedicine (India), 33, 229–231.
9. Nehe, S., & Harsoda, J. (2019). Effects of Pranayama on Cardio-respioratory Parameters of Young Healthy Volunteers.
10. PetriÄ, M., Vauhnik, R., & JakovljeviÄ, M. (2014). The Impact of Hatha Yoga Practice on Flexibility: A Pilot Study. Alternative & Integrative Medicine, 3, 1–5.
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13. Ranjith, R. M., Yokesh, P., Chandersekar, A., & Ganapathy, N. (2020). Effect of Yogic practice on Resting Pulse Rate among College Men Long Distance Runners. Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 11, 839–841.
14. Rao, M. R., Itagi, R. K., & Srinivasan, T. M. (2021). Impact of yoga in facilitating muscular functioning among asymptomatic male cricket players: Longitudinal randomized controlled study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 27, 287–293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.02.022
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16. Satheesh, R., & Bindu, C. (2020). Pranayama improves cardio-respiratory efficiency and physical endurance in young healthy volunteers. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 8. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20202580
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21. Vaidya, S. S., Agarwal, B., Singh, Y., & Mullerpatan, R. (2021). Effect of Yoga on Performance and Physical Fitness in Cricket Bowlers. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 31(1), Article_10. https://doi.org/10.17761/2021-D-20-00060
22. Warburton, D. E. R., Jamnik, V. K., Bredin, S. S. D., & Gledhill, N. (2011). The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) and Electronic Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (ePARmed-X+). The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 3-17 Pages. https://doi.org/10.14288/HFJC.V4I2.103
23. Wells, K. F., & Dillon, E. K. (1952). The Sit and Reach—A Test of Back and Leg Flexibility. Research Quarterly. American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 23(1), 115–118. https://doi.org/10.1080/10671188.1952.10761965
24. World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki: Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects. (2013). JAMA, 310(20), 2191. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2013.281053
How to Cite
Kshetrimayum Rojeet Singh, Sumpi Taying, Heta Meto, Mayanglambam Suraj Singh, & Nongmaithem Suhindar Singh. (1). A Yogic Intervention of Six Weeks on Physical and Physiological Parameters of Hockey Player. Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 24(2), 547-554. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v24i2.1035
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