Authors : Jadhav I . A.
Page Nos : 94-97
Description :
For performing at par with the
best swimmers, the athlete needs great physical fitness with
cardio
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vascular endurance, flexibility and muscular endurance being the most important parameters. The
ability to sustain a high intensity is paramount, and hence, a comparative study has been c
arried out
wherein the above mentioned parameters of short (50 and 100 mts. Freestyle events) distance swimmers.
The data has been collected from the swimmers participating in the collegiate level tournament by using
standard methods. The results of the st
udy showed that there is significant difference in the cardio
-
vascular endurance, flexibility and muscular endurance of the swimmers participating in 50 and 100
mts. Freestyle events