INFLUENCE OF SAND PLYOMETRIC AND SAND AEROBIC TRAINING ON RESTING HEART RATE AND VITAL CAPACITY OF HOCKEY PLAYERS

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The aim of this study was to find out the effect of sand plyometric training and sand aerobic training on resting heart rate and vital capacity of hockey players. 60 hockey players (N=60) were randomly selected and divided into 3 groups. Group I underwent sand plyometric training (SPTG), Group II underwent sand aerobic training (SATG) and Group III as control group. The subjects underwent 12 weeks experimental treatment. Prior to and after the experimental period speed and muscular endurance of the subjects were measured. The pre and post test score were subjected to statistical analysis using ANCOVA. The results showed that the obtained F value 13.37 and 10.41 on resting heart rate and vital capacity respectively were significant at 0.05 level. The post hoc analysis results proved that paired mean comparison between sand plyometric training and control group and sand aerobic training and control group were significant for both resting heart rate and vital capacity and there was no significant difference between treatment groups. It was concluded that sand plyometric training and sand aerobic training has significantly increased the relative exercise intensity and training load, subsequently leading to superior improvements in aerobic fitness, resting heart rate and vital capacity of hockey players.