The effects of aerobic-strenght and yoga exercises on subjects with type 2 diabetes, body composition, cardiovascular system and quality of life

The effects of aerobic-strenght and yoga exercises on subjects with type 2 diabetes, body composition, cardiovascular system and quality of life. Key words: diabetes, yoga, aerobic exercises, strength exercises. The aim of research – to compare the effects of aerobic-strength exercises and yoga on the body composition, cardiovascular system and quality of life of people with type 2 diabetes. Research methods: literature analysis, questionnaire, SF-36 quality of life questionnaire, functional capacity - 6-minute walk test, cardiovascular evaluation – heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, anthropometric indices - height, weight, hip and torso volume, mathematical statistics. Results: Both groups had a statistically significant decrease in diastolic blood pressure (p<0,05). After evaluation of functional capacity, the distance significantly increased only of the yoga group (p<0,05). The perception of the limitation of the activity due to physical ailments has improved in both groups (p<0,05). Conclusion: 1. After evaluation there was found that significant decrease heart rate, diastolic blood pressure of the aerobic-strenght program. Also, areas of quality of life such as physical activity, limitation of activity due to physical ailments and energy sensation have improved (p <0,05). 2. After evaluation there was found significant reduction in heart rate, arterial and diastolic blood pressure, improved functional capacity of the yoga program. Also, areas such as limitation of activity due to physical ailments, emotional well-being have improved (p <0.05). 3. The study showed that the subjects in the yoga program group had a significant improvement as arterial blood pressure, physical activity, and energy sensation. (p