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Table 2 BMR values in yoga and non-yoga groups with their Mean predicted values

From: The effect of long term combined yoga practice on the basal metabolic rate of healthy adults

 

Yoga n = 55

Non Yoga n = 49

BMR (Kcal/d)

1197.6 ± 238.3 **,+

1420.2 ± 251.2

BMR ¶

20.6 ± 3.6 **

23.6 ± 4.6

Predicted BMR (Kcal/d)

1388.2 ± 169.9

1423.1 ± 151.5

  1. Mean ± 1 SD
  2. ** P < 0.001, yoga group compared with non yoga group
  3. + P < 0.001 BMR of subjects in each group compared with their predicted values
  4. ¶ Adjusted for body weight
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BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

ISSN: 2662-7671

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