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Electromyography and Yoga

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Yoga
Registration Number
NCT02818881
Lead Sponsor
University of Miami
Brief Summary

This study examined the muscle activity, movement patterns, and oxygen consumption during a series of yoga poses with slow and rapid transitions.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
22
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have at least 1 year of yoga experience;
  • Practice a minimum of twice per week (app 2 hours or more);
  • Demonstrate good form in the poses (asanas) making up the Sun A and Sun B sequences;
Exclusion Criteria
  • If they have any uncontrolled neuromuscular, orthopedic or cardiovascular disease;
  • If they have been advised by their physicians that they should not exercise;
  • If they cannot complete three cycles each of the Sun A and B sequence in good form.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of energy expenditures for high-speed and low-speed yogaDay 3

We measured calories for all subjects across both conditions

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of muscle activities for high-speed and low-speed yogaDay 3

We measured muscle activities for all subjects across both conditions

Comparison of oxygen utilization for high-speed and low-speed yogaDay 2

We measured oxygen consumption for all subjects across both conditions

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Max Orovitz Laboratory

🇺🇸

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Max Orovitz Laboratory
🇺🇸Coral Gables, Florida, United States
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