Effect of Aerobic and Muscular Endurance Training on Physical Fitness, Physiological Variables, and Body Composition of Sports Persons

Abstract

This study explores the effects of aerobic and strength training on physical fitness, physiological variables, and body composition among male athletes aged 18-21 years. A total of sixty participants from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University were randomly assigned to three groups: aerobic training, strength training, and a control group. The intervention lasted 16 weeks, with pre- and post-assessments using motor fitness tests (Vertical Jump, Chin-Up, and Shuttle Run) and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements.