Effect of Yoga on Overweight and Obese Students of MIMER Medical College

Dr. Pravin N. Baravkar; Mrs. Pratibha Rajbhoj; Dr. S. A. Pratinidhi

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2019

Effect of Yoga on Overweight and Obese Students of MIMER Medical College

Dr. Pravin N. Baravkar, Mrs. Pratibha Rajbhoj, Dr. S. A. Pratinidhi

Abstract :

Introduction:- Yoga, a simple and inexpensive technique can be used as a means of improving fitness and health status. With this view, it was thought to study the effect of yoga on various biochemical parameters in overweight and obese MBBS students. Materials & Methods:- A pilot study was conducted on ten overweight and obese MBBS students. Yoga sessions were given to the participants. Before and at the end of yoga sessions, their blood samples were examined for various biochemical parameters. Result:- After eight weeks of yoga, statistically significant reduction in fasting plasma glucose, fasting serum insulin, and LDL cholesterol was observed. Conclusion:- Yoga improves insulin sensitivity. Serum LDL cholesterol is also reduced. This may be helpful in preventing future development of insulin resistance, Type 2 Diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in healthy overweight & obese individuals.