Effect Of Resistance Training And Detraining On Body Mass Index Of Inter-Collegiate Kabaddi Players

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of resistance training and detraining on body mass index of Kabaddi University players. To achieve the purpose of this study, thirty male Kabaddi University players volunteered to participate in the study. The selected participants were studying in Dr.M.G.R Education and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai, India during the academic year 2022-2023. Their age ranged from 18 years to 22 years. They were randomly divided into two groups and each group consisted of fifteen participants. Group – I performed resistance training and group – II acted as control who did not participate in any specific training programmes. The subjects were tested on body mass index and it was assessed by using Stadiometer and Weighing machine. The test conducted for two groups prior to and post experimentation and also during detraining (three cessation) period once in ten days for thirty days. The data collected from the two groups prior to and post experimentation were statistically analyzed by applying the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The data collected from the two groups prior to and detraining (three cessation) were statistically analyzed by using two way (2 x 4) factorial ANOVA with last factor repeated measures. Although training altered body mass index, all training induced gains had been abolished after thirty days of detraining.