Exercises in Yoga on Motor Fitness and Football Skills of Boys Aged 14 To 16 Years

1. Background of the Study

India is a country with a rich historical tradition and culture. Though every

culture has its own unique approach towards health, the best and the easiest way to

keep oneself in fit form, is exercise. The most ancient Rishis and sages knew the

secret of good health and practiced various techniques not only to keep them fit but

also free from diseases. However, these ancient practices died a slow death and the

only known form of exercise was working in the fields and doing household

chores.

Modern life ha

influence. The internal rhythms, the inherent clock-work-like nature of the nervous

and endocrine systems, have become imbalanced through the effect of stress and

tension, resulting in feeling of discomfort and lack of well-being and leading to

diseases. The brain waves of most normal people clearly indicate lack if integration

between the part of the brain. This shows lack of concentrated harmony between

parts.

Research has shown that being physically inactive increases the risk for

disease, disability and even death. Most of the health problems are linked to being

inactive. We want to live longer and even in old age we hope to maintain a high

level of functional fitness. At the beginning of the twentieth century, hardly a small

percentage of the population was doing activity and exercise for the development

of functional fitness. Global warming and pollution cause hypo kinetic diseases

and diseases related to bones. If functional fitness is well maintained, then we can

say good bye to various diseases.