Effect of Varied Intensities of Strength Training on Aerobic Capacity and Anaerobic Power of State Level Men Fencers

Abstract:

The sport fencing requires optimum level of aerobic capacity and anaerobic power. The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of varied intensities of strength training on aerobic capacity and anaerobic power of state level men fencers. Randomly selected 60 state level men fencers were assigned to four equal groups of fifteen state level men fencers in each group, namely, experimental groups I, II, III and control group respectively. Their age was ranging from 18 to 25 years. Experimental group I underwent low intensity strength training (LIST), experimental group II underwent medium intensity strength training (MIST) and experimental group III underwent high intensity strength training (HIST) and the fourth group, namely, control group did not undergo any special training or coaching programmed apart from their regular routine. Pre and post test scores of the fencers proved improvement on aerobic capacity and anaerobic power. LIST was significantly improved in aerobic capacity better than MIST, HIST and control group, and HIST was significantly in anaerobic power better than LIST and MIST groups. It was concluded that high intensity and low intensity had significant improvement in aerobic and anaerobic power among the state level men fencers.

Author Name : G. Nagasubramanian & Dr. Arumugam. C

Keywords: Strength Training, Aerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Power, Fencing.