The Effect of Yoga on Growth Hormone Secretion in Young Men and Women

<p><strong>PURPOSE</strong> The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an acute bout of yoga exercise on the secretion of growth hormone (GH) in healthy, young males and females. <strong>METHODS</strong> Seventeen participants (mean age 23.9 ± 3.9) were volunteered and completed the university IRB approved study. Participants completed a 60-min, certified instructor led yoga session. Blood (5ml) was collected at rest, 10-min prior (PRE), at the 35-min point during (MID), and immediately post (POST) the yoga session. Serum GH was measured using immunochemiluminometric assay. Resting GH levels were statistically compared to mid- and post-yoga GH levels using a repeated measure ANOVA. <strong>RESULTS</strong> Significant increases in GH were seen 35-min into the yoga session (<em>P</em>PCONCULSION The release of GH into the blood during yoga may partially explain the physiological mechanisms underlying the health benefits of this low impact activity.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Health and Human Performance

Year dc:date.available

2015

Author dc:creator

• Eastham, Aaron

Contributors dc:contributor

• Lanae Joubert

• adults
• low intensity
• exercise
• immunochemiluminometric assay
• vinyasa
• Exercise Physiology
• Exercise Science

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.nmu.edu/theses/64

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.nmu.edu:theses-1059