Abstract :
The aim of the study was to find out whether yogic practices or aerobic exercises enhancing the physical, mental and physiological fitness of middle aged men. The purpose of the present study was to find the effect of yogic practice and aerobic exercises on strength endurance, self-concept and blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic). Forty-five middle aged women in 35 and 40 years of age group from in and around Annamalainagar, Chidambaram were selected as subjects. They were divided into three equal groups, each group consisted of fifteen subjects, in which group – I underwent yogic practices, group – II underwent aerobic exercises and group – III acted as control which did not participate any training apart from their day to day activities. The period of training for the present study was six days (Monday to Saturday) in a week for thirteen weeks. Prior to and after the training period the subjects were tested for strength endurance, self-concept and blood pressure (systolic and diastolic). The strength endurance was measured by administering bent knee sit-ups test, self-concept was measured by using Muktha Rani Rasthoki’s questionnaire and blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) was measured by using sphygmomanometer. The analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was applied as statistical tool and whenever the ‘F’ ratio for adjusted post-test means were significant, the Scheffé S test was used as post-hoc test to find out any significant difference between the training groups. It was concluded from the result of the study that yogic practices and aerobic exercises groups have improved (P < 0.05) all the criterion variables, such as, strength endurance, self-concept and decreased the blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic).Moreover there was no significant difference (P > 0.05) was found between the experimental groups on selected criterion variables.
Author Name : Dr. S. Chidambara Raja
Keywords: Yogic Practices, Aerobic Exercise, Strength Endurance, Self-Concept, Blood Pressure.
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