Effects of Varied Combinations of Core Circuit Training using Yogic Practices and Aerobic Dance on Agility and Strength of World Beaters Talent Test among Over Weight Girls

Abstract:

Although yoga may help manage conditions comorbid with overweight and obesity, such as low back pain, whether yoga helps with weight loss or maintenance beyond that which can be achieved with diet and exercise remains unclear. The purpose of the present study was to find out the “Effects of varied combinations of core circuit training using yogic practices and aerobic dance on agility and strength of world beaters talent test among over weight girls”. To achieve the purpose as samples initially 175 girls studying in schools were selected as subjects and measured their weight and height. The age of the subjects ranged from 10 to13years. Using the collected data on body weight and height, Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. From the selected subjects (N=175), based on the BMI, to identify the overweight subjects for the study, the subjects who were above 29 were screened and identified as overweight. Thus 57 subjects were identified as over weight (BMI >29) and used as subjects for the further study. From them 45 subjects were randomly selected and segmented into three groups equally. Thus each group was consisting of 15 subjects. Among the three groups two experimental groups and one control group were formed. Experimental group -1 was named as Circuit Core Package Training with Yogic practices (CCPYPG) and Experimental group -2 was named as Circuit Core Package Training with Aerobic Dance (CCPADG). As variables, agility and strength were selected for this study. The selected subjects of experimental groups and control group were measured on agility and strength which was considered as pre-test score. After completion of pre-test measure on variables used in the study, subjects of both experimental group were underwent the respective training program five days a week for about 12 weeks. The subjects of control group practiced with their own traditional training program other than any specific training which underlies the training program used for this study. Following the treatment of Circuit Core Package Training with Yogic practices (CCPYPG) and Circuit Core Package Training with Aerobic Dance (CCPADG), the subjects of experimental and control groups were further tested on variables of agility and strength as such in the pre- test and the collected data were considered as post test score. The collected data on agility and strength before and after the training program were treated with Analysis of Covariance so as to study the comparative effects of Core circuit training when practiced with Yogic practices and when practiced with aerobic dance on components of world beaters talent tests. Results of analysis of covariance explained that significant mean difference was observed on agility and strength among the three groups. Further to test paired means to find out the source for such significant mean difference on agility and strength, results of post hoc test was favored to the subjects practiced core circuit training with aerobic dance compared to the other groups. From the results it was concluded that the physical exercises specifically to strengthen the core stability and selected yogic practices underlie the development of strength and agility related aspects might be the source for the dominance of core circuit training with yogic practices on agility and strength.

Author Name : Shanmugapriya, R & Dr. Anbalagan. P

Keywords: Circuit Training, Core Training, Yoga, Agility, Strength, Anacova.