Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
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Steven J Weisman

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• Research Article
  Hatha Yoga for Pediatric Obesity: A Pilot Study
  Author(s): Keri R Hainsworth, Katherine S Salamon, Stacy C Stolzman, Pippa M Simpson, Dale Esliger, Bryant Mascarenhas, Xue-Cheng Liu, Kim A Khan and Steven J WeismanKeri R Hainsworth, Katherine S Salamon, Stacy C Stolzman, Pippa M Simpson, Dale Esliger, Bryant Mascarenhas, Xue-Cheng Liu, Kim A Khan and Steven J Weisman
  
  Objective: Little is known about the benefits of yoga for pediatric obesity, and no studies have examined the benefits of yoga for physical activity in either adults or children. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine whether Hatha yoga would improve overall, physical and psychosocial functioning in youth with severe obesity. We also sought to determine whether participants would increase the vigor of, and time spent in, physical activity. Methods: This study utilized a pre-test/post-test design. Sixteen youth with severe obesity completed an 8 week Hatha yoga intervention involving fifteen, 60-minute classes. Physical and psychosocial functioning, fitness and state-anxiety were assessed at baseline and post-intervention; parents completed proxy-reports of physical and psychosocial functioning at both time points. To assess physical activity, participants wore an Actic.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7595.1000172

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