PHYSICAL FITNESS INDEX AS A MEASURE OF CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE IN SWIMMERS AND NONSWIMMERS

Authors

  • Devendra M. Patil K J Somaiya Medical College & Research Centre, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400022
  • Satish Mali K J Somaiya Medical College & Research Centre, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400022
  • Shivraj P. Manaspure K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka- 575018
  • Jayashree V. Gadkari Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400012

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v3i1.259

Abstract

Background and Objective: Recreational swimming is a good way to relax, while enjoying a full-body workout and is recommended for the prevention and treatment of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The present study compares the physical fitness in young freestyle swimmers practicing regularly and non-swimmers to measure the cardiovascular endurance. Materials and Methods: This Study was carried out at tertiary health centre of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai on medical students after the informed and written consent. Sixty male medical students of age group 18 25 years fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included. Their Physical Fitness Index was calculated. The data was analysed using student

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Author Biographies

  • Devendra M. Patil, K J Somaiya Medical College & Research Centre, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400022
    Department of Physiology
  • Satish Mali, K J Somaiya Medical College & Research Centre, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400022
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine,
  • Shivraj P. Manaspure, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka- 575018
    Department of Physiology,
  • Jayashree V. Gadkari, Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400012
    Department of Physiology,

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Published

2012-02-01

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2012): Jan

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Original Research Articles

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PHYSICAL FITNESS INDEX AS A MEASURE OF CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE IN SWIMMERS AND NONSWIMMERS. (2012). International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, 3(1), 17-20. https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v3i1.259
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