Authors :

V. Vijayalakshmi* and T. Jayabal,

Author Address :

*Ph.D., Research scholar, Karpagam University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. ** Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Maruthi College of Physical Education, Coimbatore. Tamilnadu, India.

Abstract :

The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of the own body resistance exercises and plyometric training with yogic practices among adolescent boys. Forty school boys (age 13 - 15 years) were randomly assigned into two groups: an own body resistance exercises and plyometric training with yogic practices group (n=20) and a control group without any training activity (n=20). Experimental group performed the training for 3 days per week for 12 weeks. The data were analyzed by paired ‘t’ test. The results showed that the experimental group following the exercise training intervention significantly increased the explosive power, speed and agility of the adolescent boys. With regard to control group, there were no significant changes in explosive power, speed and agility. This study provides support for the use of yogic practices with own body resistance exercises and plyometric training to increase explosive power, speed and agility among adolescent school boys to improve sports performance skills.

Keywords :

Own body resistance exercise, plyometric training, explosive power, speed and agility