Lifestyle

Hot yoga (Bikram)

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Effect by goal · level of evidence

Arterial stiffness and metabolism

no clear effect Low study (A)

90 min

After 8 weeks of Bikram yoga (90 min, 3 times/week at ~40 °C), weight, fat, blood pressure, glucose and triglycerides did not change significantly. Small study without a true control group; cardiovascular benefits not shown here.

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Lifestyle · Highest evidence: Low · 1 finding

Findings

Arterial stiffness and metabolism — no clear effect (Low, study). After 8 weeks of Bikram yoga (90 min, 3 times/week at ~40 °C), weight, fat, blood pressure, glucose, and triglycerides did not change significantly. Small study without a true control group; cardiovascular benefits not demonstrated here. 23738677

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