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P-ISSN: 2394-1685 | E-ISSN: 2394-1693 | CODEN: IJPEJB

2022, Vol. 9, Issue 6, Part E

Effect of pilates training on cardiovascular risk factors of police personnel


Author(s): R Ezhilarasi and Dr. K Murugavel

Abstract:
This study was planned to examine the impact of Pilates training on selected cardio risk factors of police personnel. To achieve the purpose of the study 40 police personnel were selected from Coimbatore district there aged between 35 and 45 years. The subjects was randomly assigned into two equal groups (n=20).Group- I underwent Pilates training and Group - II was acted as control group (CG).The respective training was given to the experimental group for 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for the period of twelve weeks. The control group was not be given any sort of training except their routine work. Body fat percentage was assessed by OMRON BF 306 hand-held body fat monitor test and the unit of measurement was in percentage, Diastolic blood pressure were assessed by sphygmomanometer the unit of measurement was in mm/hg pressure and Quality of life was assessed by symptoms of SF-36V2 Health related quality of life questionnaire test in numbers. The data collected from the subjects was statistically analyzed with ‘t’ ratio to find out significant improvement if any at 0.05 level of confidence. The result of the body fat percentage, diastolic blood pressure and quality of life improved significantly due to influence of pilates training with the limitations of (diet, climate, life style) status and previous training the result of the present study coincide findings of the investigation done by different experts in the field of sports sciences. Pilates training significantly improved body fat percentage, diastolic blood pressure and quality of life of police personnel.


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How to cite this article:
R Ezhilarasi, Dr. K Murugavel. Effect of pilates training on cardiovascular risk factors of police personnel. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2022;9(6):318-321.

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