Estimation Of Intensity Of Suryanamaskar In Children Age 12-17 Years

Abstract

Physical inactivity is becoming an urgent health issue. The WHO reported 81% of adolescent age 11-17 years worldwide have insufficient level of Physical activity. To obtain the adequate level of Physical fitness the ACSM guidelines recommends to engage in least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous intensity, physical activity which includes vigorous intensity of resistance exercise on at least 3 days per week. To attain the optimal level of Health related components of Physical fitness  the different intensities including mild, moderate and vigorous intensity of aerobic exercise has to be defined. So this study is planned to estimate the intensity of Suryanamaskar  based on different speeds  at which they are performed  children aged 12-17 years.