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N. P. Indu ¹, A. Pushparajan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Physical Education, Karpagam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Jail warders are the most important assets for any correctional agency. Research on correctional officers has found that stress has a great influence on their general health. To evaluate the effect of yoga based relaxation technique on general health among Jail Warder. One hundred and fifteen Jail Warder were recruited for the study from six Jails at different cities in Kerala. We used a three arm randomized control between subject's design. Participants were counterbalanced randomly into two different experimental conditions (Mind Sound Resonance Technique & Deep Relaxation Technique) and control condition. Participants were given questionnaire packets including demographic details, General and Health Questionnaire. Further clinical parameters such as Blood Pressure, Pulse rate and Respiration rate were measured. Outcomes were examined at two points in time: baseline and at the end of the one month. Paired sample t-tests showed a significant enhancement in general health questionnaire after MSRT (p=0.01) and DRT (p=0.01), while the control group did not show any significant change. Further result showed a significant normalization in systolic (p=0.01) and diastolic (p=0.01) pressure after MSRT. While DRT group shown only normalization at systolic pressure (p=0.01), the control group did not show any significant change. Further result showed a significant normalization in pulse rate (p=0.05) and reduction in respiratory rate (p=0.01). No changes/differences were observed after DRT and control groups on pulse rate and respiratory rate. Result has shown significant enhancement of the general health following yoga based mind sound relaxation technique.

Keywords

Yoga, Mind, Relaxation, Health, Clinical Parameters.

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E.N. Senthilnathan , A. PUSHPARAJAN

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Aim: To examine the effects of yogic practices, High Intensity Interval Training and Combination of High Intensity Interval Training and Yogic Practices on Risk Factors of Coronary Heart Disease in obese adult.

Methods: Eighty obese men (mean[SD] age24.4 {1.3}years) were randomly divided into four groups: Yogic Practices group (YPG: n=20): High Intensity Interval training group (HIITG: n=20): Combination of High Intensity Interval Training and Yogic Practices group (CHITYPG: n=20): Control group (CG: n=20): All the subjects were evaluated before and after the training period using five tests: i) Body mass index; ii) Systolic blood pressure: iii) Diastolic blood pressure: iv) LDL Cholesterol: and v) HDL Cholesterol: The yogic practice group underwent yogic practices consisted of asanas, pranayama and meditation. The High Intensity Interval Training Group underwent High intensity interval training consisted of exercise. The Combination of Yogic Practices and High Intensity Interval Training underwent High Intensity Interval Training followed by yogic practices. The control group has continued to carry out the daily activities during the experiments.  The experimental groups trained 3 days a week for 16 weeks 

Results: Training produced significant improvements in body mass index, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, LDL Cholesterol and HDL Cholesterol in all the intervention groups from pre to post tests. The improvements were significantly higher for the CHITYPG than for the YP, HIIT and Control groups; 18.6%, 10%, 5% and 2% for the body mass index (p<0.05); 20%, 15%, 10% and 2% for Systolic blood pressure (p<0.05); 8%, 6%, 4% and 2% for Diastolic Blood pressure (p<0.05); 30%, 20%, 10% and 5% for HDL Cholesterol (p<0.05); 20%,15%,10% and 5% for LDL Cholesterol (p<0.05) respectively.  

Conclusion: Combination of yogic practices and high intensity interval training produced greater improvements in the coronary heart risk factors of Body Mass Index, Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, LDL Cholesterol and HDL Cholesterol than each of the training programs performed separately. 

Keywords

Yogic Practices High Intensity Interval Training Body Mass Index Blood Pressure LDL Cholesterol and HDL Cholesterol.

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T. Santhoshkumar , A. Pushparajan

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The objective of the study was to find out the varied modalities of training on performance variable of male cricket players. For the purpose of this study, thirty male cricket selected subject from Art and science college Ooty, and their age ranged from 18 to 24 years. The 60 Subjects were randomly selected and they divided into four equal groups of 15 each, such as weight/sprint training group, aerobic training group, combination group and control group. The experimental group 1 underwent weight/sprint training for three days per week for eight weeks. The experimental group 2 underwent aerobic training for three days per week for eight weeks. The experimental group 3 underwent combination of weight/sprint training and aerobic training for alternative days per week for eight weeks The selected criterion variables were assessed using standard tests and procedures, prior to and immediately after the training programme. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used as a statistical procedure to establish the significant difference, if any, existing between pretest and posttest data on selected dependent variables. The findings of the study revealed that due to the effect of eight weeks combination of weight/sprint and aerobic training showed the better improvement. The selected physical  variables such as speed, flexibility and standing throw have significantly improved.

Keywords

weight/sprint training, aerobic training, combination of weight/sprint and aerobic training, speed, flexibility, cricket ball standing throw

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T. Santhoshkumar , A. Pushparajan

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the interference effect of varied modalities training on explosive power and VO2 max of male cricket players. For this purpose 60 male cricket player were selected from Ooty, Govt. Arts college, TN, India and sedentary healthy men, with mean of age: 20.2 ±1.8 year's old, height: 168 ± 4.6 cm and weight: 63.5 ± 5.4 kg, voluntarily participated in  this study. Initially, subjects were randomly assigned to one of four training groups;  weight/sprint (n=15), aerobic (n=15), weight/sprint with aerobic (n=15) and control (n=15). Weight/sprint training group performed weight training followed by sprint training for 6 weeks (3days/w, 6 exercises/ 3set, 75-85% 1-RM/ 40-50 % HRR, 3 sprint 4-6 reputation, aerobic training group performed step aerobic training program for 6 weeks (3days/w, 25min :30sec:25 min for 40-50 HHR , and combined group performed combination of weight/sprint with aerobic  training for 6 weeks. Control group did not participate in any of the above. All subjects performed VO2max  (Bruce test) and explosive power (vertical  jump test) before and after of the training program. T-test and One–way ANOVA, ANCOVA and scheffe’s post hoc test was applied for examining the hypothesizes. The result of statistical analysis showed that there is significant difference on VO2 max between combination (10.6 %) versus weight/sprint (7.4 %) and aerobic (5.1 %) (p = 0.95) and on explosive power between combination (26.5 %) versus weight/sprint (19.5 %) and aerobic (9.82 %) (p = 0.31).  Conclusion: combination of weight/sprint with aerobic training produced significant improvement on Vo2 max and explosive power better then the weight/sprint training, aerobic training and control group. 

Keywords

combination of weight/sprint with aerobic training, weight/sprint training, aerobic training ,Vo2 max, explosive power .

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K. Raghavendra , A. Pushparajan

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Sixty collegiate male handball players were randomly assigned from karnataka state elite collegiate handball players represented in inter collegiate tournaments, the aged range from 18 - 24(± 6 month) years.
Background Previous research has shown that collegiate male players can increase their speed and explosive power as a result of regular participation in a progressive sports specific training program. However, the most effective exercise prescription regarding the number of repetitions remains questionable.
Objective To compare the effects of a sports specific training-I and Sports Specific training-II on the development of speed and explosive power in collegiate male handball players. Intervention Sixty were divided in to three equal group. Experimental group I (n=20) under went sports specific training-I the players performed plyometric and heavy load resistance with skill practice (Experimental group II (n=20) under went sports specific training-II the players performed plyometric and moderate load resistance with skill practice and control group did not go any specific training. In 4 days session per week of sports specific training for 8 weeks, The control group did not practice any specific training. Sargent Vertical Jump test for measuring the explosive power and 50 meter dash for measuring the speed.
Results varied Sports specific training 50 meter dash test significantly increased speed in both training groups compared with that in the control subjects. Increases of 8.65 % and 6.80 %, respectively, for the plyometric and heavy load resistance with skill practice. Polymeric and moderate load groups resistance with skill practice were observed. Sargent vertical jump test significantly increased explosive power in both exercise groups compared with that in the control subjects, Increases of 14.99 % and 10.82 %, respectively, although gains resulting from high repetition-moderate load training (6.54 ± 0.43 repetitions) were significantly greater than those resulting from low repetition-heavy load training (6.71 ± .40 repetitions). On the speed exercise, only the plyometric and heavy load resistance with skill practice group made gains in 50 meter dash (8.65 %) and explosive power (14.99 %) that were significantly greater than gains in the control subjects. Conclusion These findings support the concept that speed and explosive power can be improved during the varied modalities of sports specific training on collegiate male handball players.

Keywords

Sports Specific Training-I & II, Speed, Explosive Power

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S. Akilandeswari , A. Pushparajan

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The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of plyometric training with dynamic stretching programme on upper body strength and lower body strength of female volleyball players. Sample chosen about 60 volleyball players and they were divided into plyometric training group (n=15), dynamic stretching group (n=15), plyometric with dynamic stretching group (n=15) and control group (n=15). The plyometric training programme and dynamic stretching programme comprises of plyometric exercises and dynamic stretching exercises. Result showed that 4 weeks of training programme significantly improved the upper body strength and lower body strength between the pre and post test scores. It indicated a significant improvement between pre-post test mean difference (t=4.41, P< 0.05) in plyometric training group, (t=3.64, P< 0.05) in dynamic stretching group, (t=7.86, P< 0.05) in plyometric with dynamic stretching group and (t=0.42, P< 0.05) in control group and (t=2.28, P< 0.05) in plyometric training group (t=2.99, P< 0.05) in dynamic stretching group, (t=5.72, P< 0.05) in plyometric with dynamic stretching group and (t=1.87, P< 0.05) in control group for upper body strength and lower body strength respectively. The findings suggested that three days of plyometric training with dynamic stretching programme a week for 4 weeks is sufficient enough to show improvements in upper body strength and lower body strength.

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S. Mani , A. Pushparajan

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The purpose of the present investigation was to find out the effects of Throw ball Specific training and Traditional training on selected motor ability components and physiological variable of Maharishi junior college men students. To achieve this purpose 45 men students with an age group of 18-25 years were selected from Maharishi junior college men, Hosur, as subjects. They were randomly divided in to three equal groups of 15 subjects each and assigned to experimental group-I, experimental group-II, and control group. Experimental group-I underwent Throw ball Specific training Experimental group-II underwent Traditional training and control group was not given any specific training. All the subjects underwent two areas of test namely Motor ability components and physiological variables. They assessed before and after the training period of eight weeks. The analysis of covariance was used to find out the significant pre and post mean difference between the groups to analysis the data. The study revealed that the above said variables were significantly improved due to the influence of Throw ball Specific training and Traditional training.

Keywords

Throw Ball Specific Training, Traditional Training, Muscular Strength, Arm, Explosive Power, VO2 max, Anaerobic Power

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D. Selvapandian , A. Pushparajan

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The present study investigated the effect of hockey specific training on physical fitness variables of muscular strength, explosive power and flexibility. The study consisted of 60 hockey male hockey players from selvam educational institutions, Namakkal. Hockey players were randomly assigned to the SPTG (n=30) and CG (n=30). The group were randomly divided into the experimental group-I (SPTG) and the control group (CG). The experimental group-I underwent a hockey specific training programme and the control group underwent traditional method of training. The experimental lasted for 6 weeks of training 5 days in a week, 2 sessions in a day. Statistical analysis followed the most important descriptive statistics, such as mean and SD. A repeated measure 't' test was used to determine the presence or absence of gains in each group. Because of the slight differences in the initial groups, analysis of covariance with the pre-test values as the covariate was used to determine significant differences between the post-test adjusted means in the groups. The results are presented as means (SD). A significance level of 0.05 was used.

Keywords

Hockey Specific Training, Explosive Power

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A. S. John , A. Pushparajan

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The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of Skill based conditioning training on Agility in Male Volleyball Players. To achieve this purpose 30 male Volleyball players from Tamilnadu College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India were randomly selected as subject and their age group was 18 to 23 years. They were divided in to two equal groups. The group 1 considered as experimental group who underwent the Skill based conditioning training three da ys per week and total number of eight weeks, Group II considered as control group and they did not undergo any special training apart from their regular activities. All the subjects of the two groups were tested on selected agility test. The results revealed that the Skill based conditioning training group produced significant improvement than the control group.

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N. Bala Sundari , A. Pushparajan

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The present study was designed to find out the effect of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Lower Extremity and Upper Extremity Strength of basketball players. To achieve this purpose 30 male basketball players from Park group of Institutions, Tamilnadu, India were randomly selected as subject and their age group was 18 to 23 years. They were divided in to two equal groups. The group 1 considered as experimental group who underwent the High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) three days per week and totally for eight weeks, Group II considered as control group and they did not undergo any special training apart from their regular activities. All the subjects of the two groups were tested on selected bench press and half squat test. Based on the results revealed that the High Intensity Interval Training group produced significant improvement than the control group in bench press and half squat.

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