Year: 2024 | Month: December | Volume: 14 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 112-118
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20241213
Role of Fartlek Training on Selective Biochemical Variables and Health Related Physical Fitness in Young Recreational Adults
Dr. Mansi Shingala1, Dr. Yagna Shukla2
1MPT, PhD. Tutor Cum Physiotherapist- Govt. Physiotherapy College – Jamnagar
2MPT, PhD. Chairperson - National Allied and Healthcare council, President - Gujarat Council for Physiotherapy
Corresponding Author: Dr. Mansi Shingala
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Physical inactivity is an important public health issue and a major concern related to many health-related disorders. The busy pace of modern life does not give sufficient time for the regular work out; Fartlek training can help the youth as it does not require any special equipment and can give health benefits with shorter time period compared to other aerobic exercise sessions.
Aim: To find the role of fartlek training on selective biochemical variables and health related physical fitness in young recreational adults.
Method: 66 participants [fartlek training Group (n=35) and control group (n=31)] who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria; completed the 6 weeks of study duration and pre and post outcome measures were assessed for further evaluation. Training sessions included warm up, 20 min. of training or self-paced walk followed by cool down.
Result: Statistical analysis was done using statistical package for social sciences version 20 (SPSS 20) and Microsoft Excel 2007. Between group analysis using unpaired t-test showed significant difference (p<0.05) for all outcome measures except for Waist hip ratio and diastolic blood pressure.
Conclusion: Fartlek training is statistically significantly effective in improving lipid levels, BMI, % body fat, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness and flexibility in young recreational adults.
Key words: Fartlek Training, Lipid Level, Muscular Fitness, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Body Composition