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
Name Time Method Comparison of energy expenditures for high-speed and low-speed yoga Day 3 We measured calories for all subjects across both conditions
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Comparison of muscle activities for high-speed and low-speed yoga Day 3 We measured muscle activities for all subjects across both conditions
Comparison of oxygen utilization for high-speed and low-speed yoga Day 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