EFFECT OF AEROBIC EXERCISES AND SWIMMING ON CARDIO- VASCULAR FITNESS OF VOLLEYBALLERS: A STUDY IN THE STATE OF SIKKIM

Abstract

Purpose: Purpose of the Study was to examine the effect of aerobic exercises and swimming on the
cardiovascular fitness of volleyball players.
Methods: For the purpose of the study, 30 volleyball players of different age groups were selected from
Sikkim Government College. The subjects were chosen through a random sampling method to ensure
fairness and minimize bias in selection. Tools for the Test is Harvard Step Test, The Modified Harvard Step
Test was used to assess cardiovascular endurance.
Result and Conclusion: Based on a thorough analysis of the collected data, the following conclusions
were drawn: Swimming exercises had a significant positive effect on the cardio-vascular efficiency of
volleyball players. Aerobic exercises also produced a significant improvement in the cardio-vascular
efficiency of volleyball players, complementing the effects of swimming.