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ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

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Vol. 3, Issue 7, Part S (2017)

Effect of mindfulness training on emotional regulation and physical working capacity of cyclist

Effect of mindfulness training on emotional regulation and physical working capacity of cyclist

Author(s)
Usha Sujit Nair and Sreejit K
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of mindfulness training on emotional regulation and Physical Working Capacity of national level cyclists who were undergoing training in LNCPE Thiruvanathapuram as part of National Games 2015. The subjects were 30 National level cyclist who were undergoing the National Camp at SAI- LNCPE Thiruvanathapuram Kerala between the age group was 20 to 30 years. They were randomly divided into two groups an Experimental group (N = 15) and Control group (N = 15). The experimental group underwent the mindfulness training program twice a week for eight weeks. Paired-t test revealed significant improvement in emotional regulation following mindfulness training. Percentage gain in the sub-scales of emotional regulation of cognitive reappraisal increased 34.227% (P< .000) and expressive suppression 24.562% (P< .000), Anaerobic power increased only by 2.342% (P< .008) and in the Physical Working Capacity by 10.57% (P< .001) following mindful training. It was concluded that 8-week Mindfulness training has resulted in an increase in emotional regulation and physical working capacity.
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How to cite this article:
Usha Sujit Nair, Sreejit K. Effect of mindfulness training on emotional regulation and physical working capacity of cyclist. Int J Appl Res 2017;3(7):1404-1410.
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