Author(s): S Somasundarmoorthy

Abstract:
This study aimed to examine the effects of plyometric training combined with yogic practice on selected physical fitness components and physiological variables among obese college women. It was hypothesized that eight weeks of such combined training would positively impact these variables. Thirty obese college women, aged 18 to 21, from PSG Institution in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India, were randomly chosen for the study. A pretest-posttest random group design was used, dividing participants into two groups: an experimental group (Group ‘A’) and a control group (Group ‘B’), each comprising 15 subjects. Group ‘A’ participated in core strength training, while Group ‘B’ received no training. BMI and flexibility were measured using BMI calculations and the sit-and-reach test. Pulse rate and breath-holding time were measured using a pulse oximeter and nose clip method, respectively. Pre-tests were conducted before the start of the training, followed by post-tests after the eight-week intervention. The results showed significant improvement in BMI, flexibility, pulse rate, and breath-holding time for the experimental group. Statistical significance was set at the 0.05 level.

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