Yoga vs. Stretching-Strengthening: Physical Fitness in Sedentary Young Adults
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa
About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if yoga or stretching-strengthening exercises are more effective in sedentary young adults who are currently healthy but at risk due to inactivity. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Which exercise type leads to better improvements in physical fitness, mental well-being, and sleep quality based on a person's starting profile?
How do initial levels of balance and muscle strength affect how well a person responds to these exercises?
Researchers will compare a yoga group to a stretching-strengthening exercise group to see if one approach is more effective than the other for specific types of individuals.
Participants will:
Be evaluated for their starting physical fitness (balance and strength) and psychological health.
Perform either yoga or stretching-strengthening exercises regularly during the study period.
Complete surveys about their mood, stress levels, and sleep quality.
Be re-tested at the end of the program to measure changes and improvements.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Being between 18 and 30 years of age,
Having a body mass index (BMI) of less than 30 kg/m²,
Being healthy (having no known systemic, neurological, psychological, or orthopedic diseases),
Not having participated in regular exercise within the last six months,
Disqualifiers
Individuals with a history of injury, surgery, or pain complaints affecting the musculoskeletal system within the last six months,
Individuals with neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, psychiatric, or metabolic diseases,
Individuals who participate in any regular sporting activity,
Female participants who are pregnant or have a suspected pregnancy,
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- yoga group
- stretching-strengthening group
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov