International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
Volume 16, Issue 13s, 2026

Effects of High-Intensity Resistance Training and Small-Sided Games on Aerobic Fitness for College-Going Badminton Players

Mrs. Sumathi. M1*, Dr. P. Senthil Selvam2, Dr. P. Senthil3, Dr. Kumaresan A4

1*MPT Research Scholar & Assistant Professor, School of Physiotherapy, VISTAS, Thalambur.

2PhD Professor & HOD, School of Physiotherapy, VISTAS, Thalambur.

3PhD Dean(i/c), Vel's School of Physiotherapy, Periyapalayam

4PhD, D.Pharm, Principal & HOD-Physiotherapy, Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre, Sri Puram, Vellore.

ABSTRACT

AIM: The aim of the study is to compare the effects of High Intensity resistance training and Small Sided Games on aerobic fitness in college going badminton players.

OBJECTIVE: To find out the effects of High Intensity Resistance Training and Small Sided Games on aerobic fitness in college going badminton players.

BACKGROUND: Yining Lu, concluded that high intensity functional training was effective in improving aerobic capacity among healthy inactive females. Ana Filipa Silva, concluded that Small Sided Games and High Intensity Interval Training are both effective for improving vertical and horizontal jumping ability, change of direction and aerobic capacity.

OUTCOME MEASURES: Vertical Jump Test, Horizontal Jump Test (Single hop test, Triple hop test).

METHOD: The total 30 samples who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were recruited for the study. Written informed consent was obtained from the samples. The procedures were explained to the samples, they were divided into two groups namely group A -15 samples and group B -15 samples. High Intensity Resistance Training [HIRT] were given for the 15 samples (group A) and Small Sided Games [SSGs] were given for the 15 samples (group B).

RESULT AND CONCLUSION: Aerobic fitness exhibited a significant superior improvement in Group A (HIRT) as compared to Group B (SSG). Therefore, intense training could benefit in body fat percentage reduction as suggested by this study.

KEYWORDS: High Intensity Resistance Training (HIRT), Small Sided Games (SSGs), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), Triglycerides (TG), High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

How to cite this article: Sumathi M, Selvam PS, Senthil P, Kumaresan A. Effects of High-Intensity Resistance Training and Small-Sided Games on Aerobic Fitness for College-Going Badminton Players. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(13s): 693-717. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.13s.76.

Source of support: Nil.

Conflict of interest: None