Effect of a 10-week Calisthenic-Circuit Training (CCT) on Cardio-pulmonary Parameters of Student Athletes
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Blood Pressure, Calisthenic-Circuit Training, Cardio-Pulmonary Parameters, Heartrate, Vital CapacityAbstract
This study examined the effect of a 10-week Calisthenic-Circuit Training (CCT) program on selected cardio-pulmonary variables of student athletes at the University of Benin, Nigeria. A pretest–posttest experimental design was adopted, involving fifty-four (54) student athletes who participated in the intervention. The CCT protocol, adapted for the study, served as the training instrument. Data was analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), with Tukey’s LSD post-hoc test applied to identify specific group differences. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Findings revealed that participation in the 10-week CCT significantly increased heart rate among the athletes. Changes were also observed in systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and vital capacity, though these differences were not statistically significant. The study concluded that CCT can elicit cardiovascular adaptations and recommends regular cardio-pulmonary evaluations for student athletes to enhance performance outcomes. Future research should investigate the effects of varying intensities and durations of CCT on broader physiological and performance parameters.
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