Effects of Six-Week Conditioning Training on Physiological Variables among Badminton Players
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v81.118671Keywords:
Blood Pressure; Blood Lactate; Badminton; Conditioning Training; Vital capacity.Abstract
Aims of the study: The study aimed was to investigate the effects of a six-week conditioning training program on physiological Variables among badminton players.
Method: For the purpose of this study, a total of twenty (20) state-level female badminton players, aged 18 to 25, with a mean age of 22.3 ± 1.72, height of 166.1 ± 2.4 cm, weight of 62.1 ± 4.8 kg was selected for the study; further, they were randomly divided into an experimental group (n = 10) and a control group (n = 10). Physiological variables, included Vital Capacity, Blood Pressure (systolic and diastolic), Blood Lactate (pre-activity and post-activity), and Vo2 Max, were assessed pre-post-intervention using standard testing protocols. The experimental group underwent a tailored conditioning training program of 6-weeks, using sets, repetitions, and intensity levels, while the control group continued with their regular badminton practice without any additional conditioning exercises.
Results: The findings of the results revealed that there was a significant difference found in Blood Lactate (p<0.005), Vital Capacity (p<0.000), and VO2 Max (p<0.004) compared to control group. Further, blood pressure (Systolic) P>0.492 and (diastolic) P>0.861 was showed insignificant compared to control group.
Conclusion: This study suggest that six-week conditioning training program can effectively improve the physiological measures of badminton players. The results may benefit athletes, coaches, strength and fitness specialists if their goal is to improve the to improve physiological measures of an individual athlete.
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