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EFFECTS OF CORE STRENGTHENING EXERCISE ON CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE AND FLEXIBILITY IN YOUNG OBESE INDIVIDUALS

Manjula S. Mpt*, Dr. P. Senthil Selvam and Bhavani

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Background: Obesity is associated with various physiological changes which decreases the cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and slows person activity. Core muscle strengthening improves respiratory efficiency and activity of the diaphragm. Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the effect of core strengthening exercise on cardiovascular endurance & flexibility in young obese individuals. Methodology: 20 participants were recruited in the study and divided into group-A (control group) and Group-B (experimental study). Conventional exercises were given to Group -B, Core strengthening exercises were given to Group-A targeting 5 region upper & middle abs, oblique, transverse, lower abs were progressed every 2 weeks by increasing repetition. Pre and posttest values of vo2 max, modified sit & reach test were taken. Result: The pre and posttest values of vo2 max, modified sit & reach test proves the significant improvement in cardiovascular endurance & flexibility. Conclusion: The study concluded that core strengthening exercise improves cardiovascular endurance & flexibility significantly.

Keywords: Cardiovascular fitness, obesity, core strengthening, Harvard step test, modified sit & reach test.


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