Impact of circuit training on total distance covered and VO2 max in national-level women cricket players of Bangladesh

Background and Study Aim: The study investigates the effect of circuit training on the cardiorespiratory fitness of national-level female cricket players in Bangladesh. Thirty players were randomly selected from different playing positions (batters, bowlers, and all-rounders) and underwent a pre-an...

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Main Authors: Farjana Akter Boby, Nirmal Michael Salvi, Md. Zafiroul Islam, Wilson Vinu, Bekir Erhan Orhan, Robert Citozi, Ibnu Noufal Kambitta Valappil, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Debajit Karmakar, Vlad Adrian Geantă
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author Farjana Akter Boby
Nirmal Michael Salvi
Md. Zafiroul Islam
Wilson Vinu
Bekir Erhan Orhan
Robert Citozi
Ibnu Noufal Kambitta Valappil
Karuppasamy Govindasamy
Debajit Karmakar
Vlad Adrian Geantă
author_facet Farjana Akter Boby
Nirmal Michael Salvi
Md. Zafiroul Islam
Wilson Vinu
Bekir Erhan Orhan
Robert Citozi
Ibnu Noufal Kambitta Valappil
Karuppasamy Govindasamy
Debajit Karmakar
Vlad Adrian Geantă
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description Background and Study Aim: The study investigates the effect of circuit training on the cardiorespiratory fitness of national-level female cricket players in Bangladesh. Thirty players were randomly selected from different playing positions (batters, bowlers, and all-rounders) and underwent a pre-and post-test design with no control group. Material and Methods: The primary measure of cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed using the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level-1 (YYIRT1), where the total distance covered and VO2 max were recorded. The players participated in a circuit training program thrice weekly for four weeks. Significant improvements were observed in total distance covered and VO2Max across all player categories (batters, bowlers, and all-rounders). Results: After the four-week circuit training program, significant within-group improvements were found in total distance covered and VO₂ max across all groups. Batters, bowlers, and all-rounders increased their total distance by 48.92%, 53.36%, and 30.51%, respectively (all p < 0.001). VO₂ max improved by 8.68%, 9.11%, and 5.00%, respectively (all p < 0.001). Significant time effects were observed for both total distance covered and VO₂ max (p < 0.001), with time × group interactions also significant (p ≤ 0.05). No significant group effects were found. Conclusions: The study concludes that circuit training can effectively enhance the cardiorespiratory fitness of female cricket players, contributing to optimal performance in national-level competition. The findings support the integration of circuit training into regular fitness programs for female athletes, helping them meet the physical demands of cricket.
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spelling doaj-art-c2945d3589cd43f4b70f39666ca226c62025-08-20T03:21:32ZengFEADEFRetos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación1579-17261988-20412025-06-016910.47197/retos.v69.113599Impact of circuit training on total distance covered and VO2 max in national-level women cricket players of Bangladesh Farjana Akter Boby0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3168-6888Nirmal Michael Salvi1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9698-9818Md. Zafiroul Islam2Wilson Vinu3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6745-9893Bekir Erhan Orhan4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3149-6630Robert Citozi5https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3707-222XIbnu Noufal Kambitta Valappil6https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6426-8809Karuppasamy Govindasamy 7https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3019-5545Debajit Karmakar8https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9272-0627Vlad Adrian Geantă 9https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8488-1698Daffodil International University, BangladeshSymbiosis International (Deemed University), IndiaJashore University of Science and Technology, BangladeshPondicherry University, IndiaIstanbul Aydın University, TurkiyeSports University of Tirana, AlbaniaPondicherry University, IndiaSymbiosis International (Deemed University), IndiaLakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, GwaliorNational University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Romania Background and Study Aim: The study investigates the effect of circuit training on the cardiorespiratory fitness of national-level female cricket players in Bangladesh. Thirty players were randomly selected from different playing positions (batters, bowlers, and all-rounders) and underwent a pre-and post-test design with no control group. Material and Methods: The primary measure of cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed using the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level-1 (YYIRT1), where the total distance covered and VO2 max were recorded. The players participated in a circuit training program thrice weekly for four weeks. Significant improvements were observed in total distance covered and VO2Max across all player categories (batters, bowlers, and all-rounders). Results: After the four-week circuit training program, significant within-group improvements were found in total distance covered and VO₂ max across all groups. Batters, bowlers, and all-rounders increased their total distance by 48.92%, 53.36%, and 30.51%, respectively (all p < 0.001). VO₂ max improved by 8.68%, 9.11%, and 5.00%, respectively (all p < 0.001). Significant time effects were observed for both total distance covered and VO₂ max (p < 0.001), with time × group interactions also significant (p ≤ 0.05). No significant group effects were found. Conclusions: The study concludes that circuit training can effectively enhance the cardiorespiratory fitness of female cricket players, contributing to optimal performance in national-level competition. The findings support the integration of circuit training into regular fitness programs for female athletes, helping them meet the physical demands of cricket. https://revistaretos.org/index.php/retos/article/view/113599Circuit trainingCardiorespiratory fitnessFemale cricket playersVO2MaxYo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test
spellingShingle Farjana Akter Boby
Nirmal Michael Salvi
Md. Zafiroul Islam
Wilson Vinu
Bekir Erhan Orhan
Robert Citozi
Ibnu Noufal Kambitta Valappil
Karuppasamy Govindasamy
Debajit Karmakar
Vlad Adrian Geantă
Impact of circuit training on total distance covered and VO2 max in national-level women cricket players of Bangladesh
Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación
Circuit training
Cardiorespiratory fitness
Female cricket players
VO2Max
Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test
title Impact of circuit training on total distance covered and VO2 max in national-level women cricket players of Bangladesh
title_full Impact of circuit training on total distance covered and VO2 max in national-level women cricket players of Bangladesh
title_fullStr Impact of circuit training on total distance covered and VO2 max in national-level women cricket players of Bangladesh
title_full_unstemmed Impact of circuit training on total distance covered and VO2 max in national-level women cricket players of Bangladesh
title_short Impact of circuit training on total distance covered and VO2 max in national-level women cricket players of Bangladesh
title_sort impact of circuit training on total distance covered and vo2 max in national level women cricket players of bangladesh
topic Circuit training
Cardiorespiratory fitness
Female cricket players
VO2Max
Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test
url https://revistaretos.org/index.php/retos/article/view/113599
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