Comparison Of Cross-Fit And Traditional Training Program In Improving Health Related Fitness Components Among Cricket Players

Abstract

Background: Training serves a key role in physical conditioning, and performance attributes of players. CrossFit and traditional training are two distinct sports approaches that coaches and trainers employ to prepare their athletes. It is critical to ascertain training programs that suit the special requirements of cricket. Objective: To compare the efficiency of CrossFit and traditional training in improving the health-related components of fitness among semi-professional cricket players. Methodology: Total 80 male cricket players were recruited and divided into 3 groups CrossFit (CF, n=20), Traditional (CL, n=20) and control Group (CG, n=40). The baseline data was obtained (Bench press for strength, Sit and reach for flexibility, BMI for body composition, Beep test for aerobic endurance, Push-ups for muscular endurance). The CF and CL were assigned to an 8 weeklong CrossFit and traditional training, while the 3^rd group (control Group, CG) was let free to train at own. Post intervention data was acquired after 8 weeks. The data was analyzed with SPSS V 25. Statistical test, Shapiro-Wilk and Kolmogorov-Smirnov analysis, descriptive statistics, Paired T test, ANOVA and post hoc Tucky test were used. The value of significance was kept P= < 0.05. Results: The CF group showed greater gain in the domain of muscular endurance (pre 42.00 ± 3.16 post 49.30 ± 2.77), Cardiovascular endurance(pre 12.7 ± .68 post 13.9 ± .62) and Flexibility (pre 9.60 ± 1.50 post 13.85 ± 1.92) change of 17.38%, 44.27%, and 9.60% (respectively), while the CL group showed a significant upsurge in the Muscular strength (pre 43.00 ± 2.36 post 52.50 ± 3.73) and Body composition (pre 22.09 ± .72 post 22.72 ± .68)  22.09% and 2.85% respectively.Conclusion: The study concludes that eight weeks both the CrossFit and traditional training   intervention have significantly improved.