Table 4.
Changes in body composition profile with regular practice of sun salutation in female subjects (N=30)
| Parameter | Before [Mean (SD)] | After [Mean (SD)] | 95%CI (difference in mean) | T value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (m) | 1.55 (0.05) | 1.55 (0.02) | -1.05_4.59 | 1.88 | 0.07 |
| Body weight (Kg) | 53.82 (9.06) | 52.27 (8.33) | 1.002_2.097 | 5.79 | <0.0001 |
| Body mass index (Kg/m2) | 22.41 (3.88) | 21.76 (3.64) | 0.49_1.11 | 5.41 | <0.0001 |
| Body fat (%) | 27.68 (5.46) | 25.76 (4.72) | 1.31_2.54 | 6.38 | <0.0001 |
| Lean body mass (%) | 72.32 (5.46) | 74.24 (4.72) | -2.54_(-1.31) | 6.37 | <0.0001 |
SD: Standard Deviation; CI: Confidence Interval