FARTLEK TRAINING AND ITS IMPACT ON BIOCHEMICAL PROFILES OF BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to determine the impact of twelve weeks of
Fartlek Training on Biochemical Profiles of Basketball Players.
Method: Thirty male basketball players (aged 18 – 24 years) were selected from Imphal East
and Imphal West districts of Manipur (India). The subjects were randomly assigned to an
experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). The experimental group underwent
twelve weeks of Fartlek training, while the control group did not engage in any specific
exercises. Pre- and post-test scores were analysed using descriptive statistics and ANCOVA at
a significance level of p < 0.05.
Results: The experimental group showed improved scores in haemoglobin and triglycerides
compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The analysis showed significant improvements with
an F value of 339.04 for haemoglobin and 147.539 for triglycerides (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: It was concluded that the Fartlek training group demonstrated statistically
significant improvements in haemoglobin and triglyceride levels, while the control group did
not show any significant changes. It was confirmed that a 12-week Fartlek training program
effectively enhanced these biochemical parameters in basketball players.