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Would Step Aerobics Training Be Of Benefit To Volleyball Players?

Would I be writing a blog article about this if it wasn’t?

Introduction

As regular visitors to the gym, we all know the benefits of freestyle step aerobics. Not only is it a great, fun workout for the whole body, but it gets that heart pumping, burns fat and improves your lungs. But, have you ever wondered if it would have any effect on professional sports players? As athletes are already fit and healthy, would doing step aerobics training increase their cardiorespiratory endurance? Well, this very subject has been studied by Doctor Savithiri, a director of physical education in India, and she chose a group of volleyball players for the test.

The study

Volleyball is one of the most played and popular sports throughout the world, and requires power, agility and speed; therefore physical fitness is of the utmost importance. Ideally, players should have a high aerobic capacity to maintain their performance on the court throughout the game. The test results of a player’s cardiorespiratory endurance can often influence the selection of a world-class team.

For the study, 24 volleyball players were randomly selected from Sri Parashakthi College for Women in Tamilnadu, ranging in age from 18 to 23 years. They were divided into two groups, with Group A taking on step aerobics training, and Group B just doing their normal activities. Group A did their step aerobics on three alternate days per week, for an hour’s session. The study lasted for six weeks.

At the end of the comprehensive study, both groups were assessed by a nine-minute Cooper run/walk test. Now, I don’t know about you, but I had never heard of this before. It turns out; it’s a fitness test where you run as far as you can on a treadmill for up to twelve minutes. Walking is allowed but isn’t encouraged, and you should run at a steady pace with no sprinting. It was developed for military purposes, and, as an example, the Australian Army is expected to run 2.4 kilometers in 12 minutes.

Conclusion

Anyway, back to the volleyball players’ results! Would you be surprised to learn that those players doing step aerobics significantly improved their cardiorespiratory endurance? This particular Group A improved by over 7.5 %, compared with Group B. It just goes to show, step aerobics is not only the most enjoyable way to keep fit, but even professional athletes can benefit from it!

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"The information provided herein is strictly for educational purposes. Always consult your qualified Group Fitness Instructor before implementing any suggestions above."

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Disclaimer

You must get your physician's approval before beginning any exercise suggested in this blog or any of its articles. Any recommendations found within these articles are not medical guidelines but are for educational purposes only. You must consult your physician prior to starting any suggestions in this blog, or if you have any medical condition or injury that contraindicates physical activity. The suggestions in this blog article are designed for individuals 18 years and older that have been approved by their physician to take any of the suggestions above.

The information in this blog article is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. As such we advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practicing the exercises in this blog article, be sure that your equipment is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training and fitness. The exercises and dietary programs in this article are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regime that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Do not lift heavy weights if you are alone, inexperienced, injured, or fatigued. Do not perform any exercises unless you have been shown the proper technique by a certified personal trainer or certified strength and conditioning specialist. Always ask for instruction and assistance when lifting. Do not perform any exercise without proper instruction. Always do a warm-up prior to resistance training and interval training.

See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any medications, you must talk to your physician before starting any exercise program, including Freestyle Step Aerobics. If you experience any light-headedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician.

You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered dietician. If your physician recommends that you do not do Freestyle Step Aerobics, please follow your Doctor's orders.

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That was our August 2018 article. Remember to feel free to comment, or contact me via email to FreestyleStepXTRVGNZ@gmail.com, and comment on what you think of this article, or any article you have read, or just any improvements you may want to see happening.

Bruno Jimenez
August 2018

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