Effect of One Month Periodisation Program on Cardiovascular Fitness of Badminton Players

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explain the importance of cardiovascular fitness in badminton fitness, measure and collect cardiovascular fitness fitness data from 30 badminton players, identify their weaknesses thus design a program for improvement. A 20m multistage shuttle run was conducted to test the cardiovascular fitness level of badminton players. Then the results are converted to VO2max level. Weaknesses of players are evaluated and a one-month periodisation program is designed to improve the cardiovascular fitness fitness of the athletes. Post-test results show that the program was effective in improving players’ cardiovascular fitness level.