Effect of ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) consumption on the selected physical fitness variables of male sprinters
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) consumption on the selected physical fitness variables of male sprinters. The total number of 20 male sprinters which equally divided 10 in each group i.e. experimental and control groups. The sample was belong to, who had participated at inter college level under Lakshmibai National Institute of physical education, North east regional center in the age group of 18 to 25 years. Ashwagandha medicine gives to 10 experimental groups for 12 week thrice a week of alternate days with milk. After the 12 weeks physical fitness test was taken on 20 male sprinters, experimental as well as control groups. In conclusion; keeping the results and discussion in view the conclusions drawn that the significant effect of Ashwagandha on sprinters related to their standing broad jump (Meters), 50 yard dash (Seconds), pull-ups (Minutes), sit –ups (Minutes), shuttle run (Second), 12- min. run/walk.
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Abstract
References
- Ashwagandha consumption (experimental) and
- control, significant difference is noted in all diameters
- AAPHER. Youth fitness test manual. Rev. ed., Washington, DC: American Alliance for Physical Education and Recreation, 1965.
- Chander Munish, Ahuja Ashok and Sohal M.S. Effect of herbal Mrdicinr Shilpax forte on the Physical performance of male hockey players. Scientific Journal, sports authority of India Netaji Subash National Institute of sports Patiala, 2000; 23(3): 29-39
- Dhuley J N. Adaptogrnic in rats and frogs. J Ethno pharmacol Pharmacology and Toxicology Section, research centre, Hindustan Antibiotics Limited, Pinmri ,Pune; India, 2000; 70 (1): 57-63
- Gandhi A.M, Mujumdar and Patwardhan B. A comparative pharmacological investigation of Ashwgandha and Ginseng J ethnopharmacol , India Drugs research Association, Pune, 1994; 44 (3): 131-5.
- Jensen CR, Hirst CC. Measurement in Physical Education and Athletic. New York: Macmillan publishing co. Inc, 1980.
- Johson LB, Nelson KJ. Practical measurement for evaluation in physical education. New Delhi: Surjeet Publication, 1979.
- Lokesh K. Methodology of Education Research. New Delhi: Vikas publishing house PVT LTD, 2007.
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| Primary Language | English |
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| Journal Section | Articles |
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| Publication Date | January 10, 2015 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2014 Volume: 16 Issue: 3 |
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