The Effect of 8-Week Plyometric Training on Body Composition, Anaerobic Power, Quality of Life and Cardiovascular Endurance of Active Female Students

Background and Objectives: Success in any sport requires special physical and physiological capabilities. Therefore, designing an optimal and appropriate training program to achieve each individual's goals in terms of physical fitness is important. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of 8-week of plyometric training in a 90- 80 (Percent Heart Rate) on body composition, anaerobic power, quality of life and cardiovascular endurance of active female students in 1395-1396. Material and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on 45 female students aged 14-18 years. They were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group consisted of 23 participants with a mean age of (16 ± 2 years), height (164 ± 0.09 cm), and weight (57 ± 7.7 kg). Control group included 22 participants with a mean age of (16 ± 2.3 years), weight (60.9 ± 9.96 kg), and height (163 ± 0.09 cm). The pre- and post-test measurements included strength, anaerobic power, cardiovascular endurance, body composition and quality of life through questionnaires (WHOQOL). The covariance analysis test was used for data analysis. Results: There was a significant increase in anaerobic power (0.001) and a significant decrease in body composition (p= 0.046). However, there was no significant increase in cardiovascular endurance (p= 0.180). Also, there was a significant increase in total score of quality of life. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that eight weeks of plyometric training improved the body composition, quality of life and anaerobic power.