A Study On Cardiovascular Fitness of Sedentary College Students
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Introduction: A step test provides a submaximal measure of cardio-respiratory or endurance fitness. Aim and Objective: This research study aims to study the Cardiovascular fitness of sedentary college students. Methodology: 60 normal healthy subjects having normal BMI were subjected to YMCA 3 minute step test, and their pre and post readings were noted. Results: On Comparing YMCA scores between the genders, t test revealed significantly (p<0.01) different and better (36.2%) scores in females as compared to males (2.54 ± 1.02 vs. 1.62 ± 0.86, t=3.50, p=0.001). The overall Cardiovascular rating scoring remained in the category of Poor and Below Average for most of the students. Conclusion: The average score of both the groups indicates that Physiotherapists and Clinicians should consider the importance of preserving functional capacity/ fitness by recommending regular physical activity for individuals, with normal BMI as well as altered BMI , alike.
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