International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education

Authors
Dr. Rashmi Mahulkar, Dr. Shyam V Chaudhari, Dr. Aarti A Rathi

Abstract
Background: In today’s fitness conscious society, people seek various modes to gain fitness like swimming, aerobic dance, gymming etc. All such tasks help to improve maximum oxygen uptake. Aim: To compare VO_2max and International Physical Activity Questionnaire IPAQ score between young male swimmers and gym members. Methods: Swimmers and gym members practicing since 6 months to 2 year having age of 17 to 25 years were included in the study. Subjects having cardiopulmonary, orthopedic and neurological impairments were excluded. VO_2max was calculated by Rockport method for both the groups and they were asked to fill IPAQ questionnaire. Results: On comparison, VO_2max and IPAQ score were statistically higher in swimmers. Conclusion: Swimming is a better fitness tool to improve fitness compared to that of gymming as far as its perception & aerobic capacity is concerned.