期刊名称：International Journal of Basic & Applied Physiology
印刷版ISSN：2320-172X
出版年度：2012
期号：1
页码：93-97
语种：English
出版社：Society of Basic & Applied Physiology
摘要：To study correlation between exercise, body mass index (BMI) and heart rate. Material and Method: A total of 57 individuals of age group 19 to 39 were selected for the study. Out of these, 45 individuals went to gymnasium for exercise, while the other 12 did not go to gymnasium. An informed consent was taken, a questionnaire was administered to the participants and required measurements were made. Results: There was a significant effect of exercise on BMI and weight. (p value is significant by paired t test for both weight and BMI before and after exercise). There was statistically significant reduction in BMI of females as compared to males. Correlation between reduction in BMI and exercise duration of 45 to 60 minutes per day was significant. There was no correlation found between exercise done for more than 60 minutes and BMI reduction. No significant correlation was found between duration (months and years) and how many days a week exercise done with BMI. Statistically significant correlation was also noted between total duration of exercise (number of months) and heart rate. Conclusion: Exercise helps in bringing BMI towards normal as regular exercise helps to increase BMI in underweight persons and to decrease BMI in overweight individuals. Up to 45 minutes to 1 hour exercise for longer duration is beneficial for weight and cardiovascular benefit.
