Comparative Study of Aerobic and Anaerobic Power In Football Players and Control Group

Background: Sport performance in football players is determined by Aerobic and Anaerobic power in them. Aerobic power is best indicated by VO2max. VO2max is maximum capacity of individual’s body to transport and utilize the oxygen during exercise, which reflects the physical fitness of individual. Anaerobic power is power produced in absence of oxygen. Anaerobic capacity is useful in sprints in football players. Aim: To determine values of VO2max and anaerobic power in football player and control group. Material &Methods: 30 Football players of age between 20-30 years and age and sex matched sedentary medical students were included in the study as control group. VO2max was calculated by Harward step test and anaerobic power by Vertical Jump reach test. Values were reported as mean ± SD. Football player and control group comparison was analyzed by applying unpaired t test. Results: VO2max and anaerobic power in football player was 57.8± 4.2 mL/kg/min and 1028.5± 152.51 watts. In control group VO2max and anaerobic power was 34.88 ± 5.28 mL/kg/min and 867.67 ± 136.90 watts. There was significant increase in VO2max and anaerobic power in football players as compared to control group. Conclusions: The significant differences probably results from the character of exercise and conducted training in the considered disciplines in football players.