Effect of Tabata Protocol on Exertion Level and Lower Limb Explosive Strength in Recreational Footballers: An Experimental Study.

Purpose of the Study: To find the effect of Tabata protocol on exertion level and lower limb explosive strength in recreational footballers. Materials and Methodology: Subjects fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included. After taking consent from, the footballers were assessed for their exertion level and lower limb explosive strength using rate of perceived exertion scale(RPE) and vertical jump height (VJH).The footballers were then asked to perform 8 tabata exercises 4 times per week total duration of session is 4 weeks. Prior to tabata exercise the footballers had to do warm up and post exercise, cool down. The entire protocol was supposed to be performed before their practice. After 4 weeks, post assessment was taken for their exertion level using the RPE scale and lower limb explosive strength using VJH. Statistical analysis was done using the paired t -test. Result: The statistical analysis showed considerable extremely significant improvement in RPE and VJH with p value <0.0001. Conclusion: The above study concluded that On the basis of the result of the study, it was concluded that Tabata Protocol is effective treatment protocol on recreational football players. Lower limb explosive strength and exertion level was improved, both clinically and statistically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]