The effect of high intensity interval training on agility among male inter collegiate badminton players

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of high intensity interval training on vo2 max among inter collegiate badminton players. Thirty badminton players were selected as subjects. The selected subjects were divided into two groups of fifteen each (n=15). The ages of the subjects ranged from 18 to 25 years. The experimental group was high intensity interval training group, and a control group. Initial test on Cooper 12 minutes run/walk test was conducted for all the groups and the performance was recorded for these groups. The experimental group was administered for eight weeks training. The control group was not given any treatment. After eight weeks the final test was taken on Cooper 12 minutes run/walk test for experimental group and control group. The collected data was statistically analyzed by using Univariate two way ANOVA. The result of the study was high intensity interval training group was significant improvement in compared to the control group.