Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of a six-week physical fitness programme on the resting pulse rate of non-sportsmen. A total of 50 male non-sportsmen aged between 25 and 30 years were selected as subjects. The subjects were divided into two groups: an experimental group (n=25) and a control group (n=25). The experimental group participated in a structured physical fitness programme consisting of endurance, agility, flexibility, strength, and speed exercises for six weeks, five days per week. The control group did not participate in any organized fitness programme. Resting pulse rate was measured before and after the training period. The collected data were analyzed using the paired t-test. The results revealed a significant reduction in resting pulse rate in the experimental group, whereas no significant change was observed in the control group. It was concluded that a systematic physical fitness programme improves cardiovascular efficiency and reduces resting pulse rate among non-sportsmen.
Key Words: Physical Fitness, Pulse Rate, Cardiovascular Efficiency, Exercise Training, Non-Sportsmen.
Author: Dr. Biju Sukumar
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