Meta-analysis of the Yoga Training Effects on Physical Health

Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Yoga Practice on Physical Fitness in the Elderly

“…Yoga integrates physical, mental, and emotional dimensions to promote health. Many people prefer adopting yoga practice because it is easy to learn, can be performed effectively in a narrow space without special equipment, and can be practiced by various age groups to manage health [ 1 ]. On the other hand, some studies have reported that the amount of physical activity in yoga practice does not meet the recommendations for the level of physical activity to promote cardiovascular health, and that it does not affect body composition [ 1 ].…”

“…Many people prefer adopting yoga practice because it is easy to learn, can be performed effectively in a narrow space without special equipment, and can be practiced by various age groups to manage health [ 1 ]. On the other hand, some studies have reported that the amount of physical activity in yoga practice does not meet the recommendations for the level of physical activity to promote cardiovascular health, and that it does not affect body composition [ 1 ]. Although various research results related to the effects of yoga practice are accumulating, it is difficult to derive comprehensive yoga usefulness because of the variability in training content of these studies and the effects on physical health-related variables.…”

“…Although various research results related to the effects of yoga practice are accumulating, it is difficult to derive comprehensive yoga usefulness because of the variability in training content of these studies and the effects on physical health-related variables. Accordingly, there is a need to synthesize the effects of yoga practice on physical health through meta-analysis [ 1 ].…”