Effect of Circuit Training on Maximum Oxygen Uptake (VO2 max) of Adolescents
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https://doi.org/10.52633/ssper.v3i1.38Keywords:
Circuit Training, VO2, AdolescentsAbstract
Circuit training is an incredibly effective method for improving overall fitness through a series of fast-paced exercises. However, the impact of circuit training on VO2 max, a crucial indicator of cardiovascular fitness, has yet to be thoroughly explored in adolescents. This study aims to fill this gap in knowledge by investigating the effects of circuit training on the VO2 max levels of adolescents in a confident and assertive manner. This study utilized an experimental pre/post-intervention design and was conducted at the Government College of Management Sciences in Pakistan. The 24 participants were randomly assigned to two groups: circuit training (n=12) and control (n=12). A pre-test was conducted before the 12-week circuit training intervention for the experimental group. The study findings revealed a noteworthy disparity in VO2 max levels between the experimental and control groups. The experimental group exhibited a substantial improvement of (2.83±0.07), whereas the control group showed a negligible improvement of (0.45±1.07). The results were indicative of the superiority of the experimental group over the control group. A twelve-week 12-circuit training intervention is an effective protocol for increasing the VO2 max of adolescents aged 16-19.
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