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

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Vol. 7, Issue 7, Part E (2021)

The effectiveness of 5 weeks of high intensity interval training on cardiovascular endurance in karate players: An experimental study

The effectiveness of 5 weeks of high intensity interval training on cardiovascular endurance in karate players: An experimental study

Author(s)
Amruta Bhagwat, Dr. Sonal Patole and Dr. Sucheta Golhar
Abstract
Purpose: Karate is one of the most popularly practiced Combat Sports across the globe and it is characterized by high-intensity activity, including explosive and intermittent actions. Cardiovascular endurance plays an important role in Karate. It prevents fatigue between two bouts, between 2 matches and between the fights High Intensity Interval Training It is a form of interval training, a cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense exercise with less intense recovery periods. It is one effective way of improving the cardiovascular endurance. This research studies the effect of High Intensity Interval Training on Cardiovascular endurance in Karate Players.
Method: In this study, 30 samples were collected according to the inclusion and exclusion Criteria. The exercise protocol was explained to them in details and ascent/consent was taken. The protocol was then administered for 5 weeks, on alternate days in each week. Pre and Post data collection was done using 20m Shuttle Run Test.
Results: After 5 weeks of intervention, results showed that the HIIT had significant improvements in the scores of 20m Shuttle run test indicating a significant improvement in Cardiovascular Endurance of Karate Players (Difference 7.06 to 9.8, t=14.752, p=<0.001)
Conclusion: This study concludes that High Intensity Interval Training significantly improves Cardiovascular Endurance in Karate Players.
Pages: 318-323  |  470 Views  67 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Amruta Bhagwat, Dr. Sonal Patole, Dr. Sucheta Golhar. The effectiveness of 5 weeks of high intensity interval training on cardiovascular endurance in karate players: An experimental study. Int J Appl Res 2021;7(7):318-323.
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