Author(s): Dr. Hoshiyar Singh

Abstract:
The objective of this study is to study the effect of hill running in development of aerobic fitness among Badminton players of Chaudhary Charan Singh University which will be helpful to Coaches and Trainers to develop the endurance ability. The sample for the present study consists of 20 Male Badminton Players of Chaudhary Charan Singh University out of which 10 are Experimental Group and 10 are Controlled Group. Hill running training such as short hills, medium hills, long hills, and mixed hills running were given to Experimental Group on alternate days for 6 weeks along with general training of Badminton and Control Group were given the general training of Badminton. Pre-test and Post-test were conducted for 12 Min Cooper Test to assess the aerobic fitness of both the groups. This study shows that the Experimental Group has got rapid improvement due to Hill Running compare to control group. It is concluded that due to Hill running there is a improvement of Aerobic fitness. It is recommended that the coaches must include the Hill running programs to Badminton players for the development of aerobic fitness.

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