EFFECT OF AEROBICS TRAINING ON PULMONARY FUNCTIONS IN YOUNG MALE ADULTS OF PUNJAB

Authors

  • Mahajan Shashi Department of Physiology
  • Arora Anterpreet K Anatomy
  • Gupta Pankaj Forensic Medicine, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, India

Keywords:

Pulmonary Function Tests, Aerobics, Exercise, Men

Abstract

Aims & Objectives: This study was to evaluate the effect of aerobic exercise training on pulmonary function tests in healthy young male population of Amritsar. Methods: The present study was undertaken to study the effects of aerobics on the lung functions. Lung functions or pulmonary function tests of aerobics trainees were compared with those of controls. We evaluated pulmonary function tests in 50 healthy male subjects from a fitness club who participated in a 3 months of aerobics plan. Pulmonary function tests were recorded before the commencement and at the end of aerobic training duration and compared to the values so obtained with 50 healthy adult males who were chosen as controls. The controls were the physiotherapy students from Khalsa College Amritsar. Both were in the age group of 18–20 years. The pulmonary function tests were carried out with a computerized spirometer ‘Med-Spiror’. The various data was collected, compiled, statistically analysed and valid conclusions were drawn. Results: The current study has shown that, there is significant positive relationship between aerobics training and pulmonary function in healthy young men. Higher lung volumes and flow rates were achieved in aerobic trainees after their training period, as compared to their own values obtained before their training period and to those of controls. Conclusion: Regular exercise enhances physical capabilities and physiological responses of the human body and the lungs are no exception. The cause of improved of various respiratory functions and flow rates after aerobic plan duration is increased strength and enduring power of the respiratory muscles.

Pak J Physiol 2013;9(2):23–5

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31-12-2013

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Shashi M, K AA, Pankaj G. EFFECT OF AEROBICS TRAINING ON PULMONARY FUNCTIONS IN YOUNG MALE ADULTS OF PUNJAB. Pak J Phsyiol [Internet]. 2013 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Apr. 25];9(2):23-5. Available from: https://pjp.pps.org.pk/index.php/PJP/article/view/383

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2013): Pakistan Journal of Physiology

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