Background: Cardio respiratory endurance is defined as the capacity of both blood and respiratory system to deliver oxygen to the skeletal muscles during prolonged performance of physical activities. ^[4] Current studies shows that aerobic exercise could improve the inhibitory control in healthy children, adolescents, and adults. Scientific studies have proven that Surya namaskar has a beneficial impact on the general integrated model functional capability of the heart, lungs and the blood system, which contributes to physical health and performance, and cardiac autonomic functions affecting heart rate variability control. ^[2]

Purpose of the study: This study is aimed to compare the effects of Surya namaskar and aerobic exercise on cardiovascular endurance on individuals preferably NIEPMD college students

Methodology: After obtaining informed consent, a baseline assessment was conducted. Subject will be checked for the inclusion criteria, exclusion criteria and were randomly allotted to Group1 in which the subjects were trained to perform Surya Namaskar or Group 2 in which they performed Aerobic exercises like Treadmill walking and Static cycling along with Surya Namaskar.

Result: 6-minute walk test was taken as the outcome measure to check the effectiveness of the exercises. The 6 Minute Walk Test is a sub-maximal exercise test used to assess aerobic capacity and endurance. Data analysis revealed significant improvements in cardiovascular endurance among Group 2 students.

Conclusion: From this study it has been concluded that Surya Namaskar exercise along with aerobic exercises showed significant improvement in cardiovascular endurance than Surya Namaskar exercises alone, in college students.