Effect of 6 weeks circuit training for development of endurance among soccer players of J.N.T.U. Hyderabad

Circuit training has a strengthening effect as well as boosting your athlete’s power and is ideal for those athletes who depend on high running speeds - football, rugby, basketball, cricket players and even runners. The purpose of the present study to find out the effect of Circuit Training for the development of Endurance among Soccer Players of J.N.T. U. Methods: The sample for the present study consists of 20 Male Soccerplayers of JNTU out of which 10 are experimental group and 10 are controlled group. The circuit training comprises of 6 to 10 strength exercises that are completed one exercise after another such as squat jumps, medicine ball throws, sit-ups, steps ups, hopping shuttles, skipping etc were given to experimental group on alternate days i.e. three sessions per week and controlled group were given the general training for six weeks. Pre test and Post test were conducted in 12 Min Run cooper test to measure the endurance among experimental group and controlled group. Results: This study shows that due to the Circuit training there is a improvement of experimental group in endurance and controlled group is decreased in performance in endurance. Foot Ball requires endurance to play the game of 90 Min. Circuit Training is specially designed to give the entire body work out so it improves strength, endurance, mobility, power, suppleness etc. Conclusion: It is concluded that due to circuit training there will be improvement in endurance among Soccer Players.

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