Abstract

Background: Less than 25 minutes of regular exercise each day is considered a sedentary lifestyle. It is linked to metabolic syndrome and obesity, both of which raise the risk of cardiovascular illnesses and impaired cardiopulmonary function. This study assessed the impact of combination of resistance and aerobic exercise on cardiopulmonary fitness in office workers who maintain sedentary lifestyles. Methodology: Subjects between the ages of 25 and 50 were evaluated, chosen at random, and given their informed consent based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The participants were divided into two groups. They were assessed and assigned at random to one of two groups: group A received an intervention consisting of a combination of resistance and aerobic exercises under supervision, while group B received aerobic exercises under supervision. The aerobic exercise programme was given for 12 weeks (3 times a week) respectively. A pre test and post test data for the two groups were evaluated for cardiopulmonary fitness using body mass index, waist hip ratio, harward step test by using International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Category score 1-inactive. The data was collected, compiled and analysed. Conclusion: Both the groups showed significant differences on comparison and they have found to be effective in addressing cardio pulmonary fitness. Therefore, study concludes, that 6 weeks of combined aerobic and resistance exercises demonstrated more expected outcomes in improving cardiopulmonary fitness in office workers leading sedentary lifestyle and decrease body mass, Waist hip ratio in office workers.

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