The effect of low versus high load resistance training on selected health related physical fitness on weight lifters

Abstract

This study was to examine the effects of low versus high load resistance training on selected health related physical fitness on weight lifters. Body composition cardio vascular endurance and muscular strength testing measure were recorded in meal weight lifters (N=22, age 20-23 years before and after 8 week low versus high load resistance training. Body composition assessment include ‘BMI’ test and 3 site skin folds test for body fat percentage and cardio vascular endurance test 12minute run test and step test, for strength test 1RM test and squat test for upper body strength and lower body strength respectively. A comparison was made using pared sample ‘T’ test. Significant improvement was made skin fold calipers and BMI test (p