To Compare the Cardiovascular Fitness in Active and Sedentary Subjects Using 6 Minute Walk Test Chugh Priyanka1, Rai Richa2, Chopra Charu1, Dahiya Jyoti1 1Assistant Professor, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, Chandiwala Estate, Maa Anandmayi Marg, Kalkaji, New Delhi 2Head of Physiotherapy, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, Chandiwala Estate, Maa Anandmayi Marg, Kalkaji, New Delhi Online published on 28 September, 2015. Abstract Background It is well documented in literature that exercise has a beneficiary effect on cardiovascular fitness. This concept is applicable to different life styles as well. A change in life style is expected to produce a positive change in cardiovascular fitness. But not many studies have been reported which provide a quantitative data in support of this relationship. Therefore, this study was undertaken to compare the cardiovascular fitness of active and sedentary individuals using 6 minute walk test. Design Observational, pre-test and post-test study Subjects and method A Sample of 60 subjects (30 males and 30 females) took part in the study. Subjects were assigned to two groups viz. Group A (Active subjects; n=30) and Group B (sedentary subjects; n =30). Results The result of the study showed that there was a difference in the cardiovascular parameters between the 2 groups. The mean difference of pulse rate, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure in group A was 8.49, 15.57 and 6.81 respectively and in group B was 4.81, 5.66 and 3.65 respectively. It was also seen that the distance covered by group A was 662.5±75.06 meters, which was significantly more, as compared to that covered by group B which was 651.20±72.8meters. Also, the results showed that the subjective feeling of exertion, after the test was greater in sedentary individuals(13.73±3.21) as compared to active individuals (12.63±2.26). Conclusions Based on the results of the present study, it can be concluded that active individuals are healthier as compared to sedentary individuals as far as cardiovascular fitness is concerned. Thus, the experimental hypothesis that “Cardiovascular fitness of active subjects is better as compared to sedentary subjects” holds true. Top Keywords Active, Sedentary, Cardio vascular fitness, 6MWT. Top |