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International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education
ISSN: 2456-0057

2018, Vol. 3, Issue 1
Effect of yogasana exercises intervention on the flexibility development of Athletes
Author(s): Dr. Jyoti A Upadhye
Abstract:
The purpose of the study is to assess the selected Yogasana Exercises intervention on Flexibility development among the Athletes. Yogasana exercises not only increase the general Flexibility but also tone up the muscles because these exercises stretch out the muscles and due to their slow stretch and hold nature along with breathing mechanism improves the Flexibility of the muscles. To achieve the purpose of the study six weeks Yogasana Training was administered and Kraus–Weber test is framed to find out the minimum Flexibility required to participate in the training programme and also to find out the improvement in Flexibility after the Training programme. The 60 Athletes (Girls) who represented Vijaypura district in the state level Athletic meet ranging from 14-16 years of age were drawn as subjects. The results clearly indicated that the12 weeks Yogasana Training was improved Flexibility. Hence it is concluded that there is a positive and significant Effect of Yogasana Exercises in the improvement of Flexibility of Athletes.
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International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education
How to cite this article:
Dr. Jyoti A Upadhye. Effect of yogasana exercises intervention on the flexibility development of Athletes. Int J Physiol Nutr Phys Educ 2018;3(1):1609-1612.
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