EFFECT OF TIME AND YOGIC INTERVENTION ON THE INTERRELATIONSHIPS OF WEIGHT, STRENGTH AND AGILITY

The present study investigated the effect of a structured yoga intervention on cardio respiratory endurance (CRE) in urban senior citizens. A total of 30 male participants aged 60 to 70 years from Juinagar Citizen Club, Navi Mumbai, were assessed using a double-Pre- test post-test single-group design. CRE was measured using the 6-Minute Walk Test at three time points: Pre- test-1, Pre- test-2 (following a 10-week blank period), and Post-test (after a 10- week yoga training program). Descriptive statistics showed minimal change in CRE during the blank period, while significant improvements were observed following the yoga intervention. A one-way repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant effect of time on CRE, F (2, 58) = 44.74, p < .01. Post hoc analysis indicated that the increase in CRE from Pre- test-2 to Post-test and from Pre- test-1 to Post-test was statistically significant (p < 0.01). These findings suggest that a structured yoga training program significantly enhances cardio respiratory endurance among senior urban citizens. The study highlights the potential of yoga as an effective, non-pharmacological strategy to promote cardiovascular fitness in the elderly population.