Effect of Underwater Treadmill Training on Cardiovascular Responses In Normal And Overweight Individuals: Effect of Underwater Treadmill Training on Cardiovascular Responses in Normal and Overweight Individuals

Gaurang Baxi; Tushar Palekar; Monisha Nair; Soumik Basu; Divya Gohil

Authors

Gaurang Baxi Associate Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, India
Tushar Palekar Principle, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, India
Monisha Nair Post-Graduate Resident,, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, India
Soumik Basu Associate Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, India
Divya Gohil Post-Graduate Resident,, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, India

Abstract

Background: Obesity is an established risk factor for various cardiac conditions. Though the health advantages of aerobic exercise training are well established, there is also an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury with ongoing modes of exercises like sprinting and running. Various researchers have reported the positive effects of aquatic exercises on circulatory diseases caused by obesity. This study explores and compares the effects of aquatic exercise on the heart rate, blood pressure, rate of perceived exertion and VO2 max, between normal and overweight persons. Methods: 20 healthy male volunteers aged 18-35 years were made to run on an underwater treadmill at varying speed and resistance using a modified version of the â€˜HydroWorx X80 Bootcamp Workoutâ€™ protocol, thrice a week for 6 weeks. Results: Statistically significant difference was seen in heart rate, blood pressure, Modified Borg score and VO2 Max within both groups, before and after intervention. However, there was no significant difference seen between the groups. Conclusion: Underwater treadmill training helps reduce heart rate, blood pressure, rate of perceived exertion in normal as well as overweight men. Also there is an increase in the maximal oxygen consumption for both groups. [G Baxi, Natl J Integr Res Med, 2018; 9(4):13-19]

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Effect of Underwater Treadmill Training on Cardiovascular Responses In Normal And Overweight Individuals