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Impact of customized training program on physical attributes
of badminton players
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Sports Science Centre, Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance
(ABTP), Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
2
Abhinav Futuristics Private Limited (AFL), Mohali, Punjab,
India
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Submission date: 2024-03-31
Final revision date: 2024-05-20
Acceptance date: 2024-05-31
Publication date: 2024-09-30
Corresponding author
Sutanu Chakraborty
Sports Science Centre, Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance (ABTP), Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
TRENDS in Sport Sciences 2024;31(3):179-186
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Introduction:
Badminton is one of the most popular sports
which requires agility and strength. It is also a sport that needs
a good amount of physical, physiological, technical and tactical
assessment and training.
Aim of the study:
The purpose of this study
was to investigate effects of training based on an undulating
periodization routine supported by scientific assessments of
physical and physiological variables of badminton players
Material and methods:
Twenty players registered themselves to
take part in the study, however, a group of 10 male badminton
players was eligible to participate after meeting inclusion criteria.
Flexibility, handgrip strength, dynamic balance, agility, and
aerobic capacity tests were performed before a commencement
of a training routine, which consisted of endurance activities,
mobility exercises, and strength sessions based on a previous
scientific assessment. The same test parameters were also
assessed after the training period. The athletes continued their
badminton training for 12 weeks, which was also included in the
customized training routine. A statistical analysis was performed
to compare obtained data before and after the training program.
Normality of the obtained data was also assessed.
Results:
Significant improvements in handgrip strength and agility
(p < 0.05) were noted. In addition, positive trends were observed
in flexibility, dynamic balance and aerobic capacity of the
athletes.
Conclusions:
The 12-week customized training routine
consisting of undulating periodization had positive effects on
strength, mobility, agility and other physiological variables of
the badminton players. However, better results may be achieved
by continuing this training routine in the future.