Effects of Pilates Training on Physical Performance of Cricketers

Effects of Pilates Training on Physical Performance of Cricketers

This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of Pilates training improves physical fitness of cricket players.

During the modern times, researchers have notably increased their knowledge, grounded on literature, with regards to the relationship between core stability and athletic performance. Number of research studies have also been completed that underline the benefits of core stability training on injury prevention or performance, but in combination with other training modalities such as speed, power, strength and agility. Although several studies have investigated core stability benefits in athletes but there are very limited studies have presented the role of Pilate training in increasing the core strength and stability of cricket players in order to maximize their performance in the game. This study will contribute in describing the effects of Pilate training in cricket players.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study. Active Male cricketers. Had practiced for at least 2 years Age group of 19-30 Players with normal BMI (ranging in between 18.5 to 24.9)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participant failing to fall in this category would be excluded of the study. History of metabolic diseases.

History of recent fractures. Players taking substance inhibited (in and out of the competition) by WADA Had extreme discomfort on contracting the abdominal muscles.

Were spin bowlers.