The Effect of Yoga Exercises and Callisthenic Exercises on the Quality of Life in Healthy Individuals

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Exercise; Quality of Life
• Interventions: Other: Calisthenic Exercise; Other: Yoga Exercise

• Registration Number: NCT06396169
• Lead Sponsor: KTO Karatay University

Brief Summary

In this study, healthy individuals will be asked to do yoga exercises or a calisthenic exercise program. The effect of different exercise programs on quality of life will be investigated.

Detailed Description

While yoga was a part of the philosophy of life in India, today it has become widespread as a physical and mental practice and has become a preferred approach to protect and improve physical functions, especially in healthy individuals. The word yoga means "union" and "unity". It is a group of practices or disciplines that mainly include physical movements , special breathing techniques and deep concentration. A study on this subject has shown that Yoga training applied to healthy individuals increases muscle strength, muscle endurance and flexibility, and reduces stress levels.

Calisthenic exercises; These are exercises that are performed by creating resistance only with your body weight, without the need for any equipment or gym. Calisthenic exercises are aerobic and dynamic exercises. Calisthenics exercises are a useful and useful exercise method that can be done at a fast pace, at different intensities, and can also be modified. Calisthenic exercises should be rhythmic and performed by counting. A study on this subject has shown that calisthenic exercises improve muscle strength and balance.

In this study, healthy individuals will be asked to do yoga exercises or a calisthenic exercise program. The effect of different exercise programs on quality of life will be investigated.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-04
• Study First Submitted: 2024-04-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-04-29
• Study First Posted: 2024-05-02
• Study Start: 2024-05-07
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-12
• Study Completion: 2024-08-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-08-07
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-09

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 38

Inclusion Criteria

1. The ages of 18 - 45
2. No communication problems
3. Not having had a surgical operation in the last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

1. Individuals with musculoskeletal system problems that prevent them from exercising
2. Individuals who have respiratory problems when their physical activity increases
3. Individuals with a history of chest pain related and unrelated to physical activity
4. Individuals with chronic diseases

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Calisthenic Exercise Group	Calisthenic Exercise	Calisthenic Exercises
Yoga Exercise Group	Yoga Exercise	Yoga Exercises

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument	The evaluation will be applied at the baseline and after study completion, an average of 2 months.	The objective measure of the quality of life. The scale total score from 0 (negative health) to 100 (positive health) .

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS)	The evaluation will be applied at the baseline and after study completion, an average of 2 months.	20-item self- report measure to assess positive affect and negative affect. The total score is calculated by finding the sum of the 10 positive items, and then the 10 negative items. Scores range from 10 - 50 for both sets of items. For the total positive score, a higher score indicates more of a positive affect. For the total negative score, a lower score indicates less of a negative affect.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

KTO Karatay University; 🇹🇷 Konya, Turkey