Abstract:
Introduction: Ayurveda explains importance and benefits of Vyayamaa (exercise)
that should to be performed daily to be healthy as a Part of Dincharya. The Biceps
are usually attributed as representative of masculinity within cultures. The present
study had been based upon the effect of exercise on biceps muscle. There were 3
biceps exercise adopted for the present study which is 1) Alternate hammer curl
using dumbbell, 2) Dumbbell alternate biceps curl, 3) Alternate Concentration
curls.
Aim & Objectives:
To see the effect of exercise on circumference, strength and endurance of Biceps
muscle. To study Ek Dosha Pradhanaj Daihika Prakriti. To study about structural
changes of Biceps muscle after specific exercise. To study the interrelation
between muscle exercise and different Daihik Prakriti.
Materials-Methods: After grouping all 90 individuals were advised to do same
kind of exercise and same weight for the same time period which was 20 minutes
daily once for 3 months. Every month follow ups were taken. Total 3 parameters
of biceps muscles had been compared for these 3 ek dosha pradhanaj daihik
prakriti. Those were, MUAC - (Mid Upper Arm Circumference), Strength - (in the
term of 1 RM), Endurance - (ability of muscles to do repetitive movements for an
extended period of time).
Duration of study: 3 Months
Results & Conclusion: Results were calculated and statistically analysed using
paired type of t-test. The test showed significant Relation between biceps Muscles
exercise and different ek dosh pradhanaj daihik prakriti individuals.
Conclusion: MUAC is more increasing parameter in Pitta Prakriti individuals in
comparison of Vata and Kapha Prakriti individual and Strength and endurance are
more increasing parameters in Kapha Prakriti individuals in comparison of Vata
and Pitta Prakriti individual. Vyayama and Exercise are two different things.