Physiological status of elite table tennis players of India

Table tennis, in common with other non-endurance sports activities, does indeed have an endurance, or aerobic, component. The aim of the present study was to study the status of some selected aerobic and anaerobic parameters of elite Indian table tennis players. Total 10 elite table tennis players were studied Netaji Subhas, National Institute of Sports, Patiala, Punjab during the period of study. The Physical work capacity measure how successful the training regime is in improving cardiovascular performance. The mean physical work capacity (170) in males was measured 4.11(±1.54) while in the case of females 3.92 (±1.12). Anaerobic power was observed 9.58 (±2.80) in males and 6.28 (±1.66) in the case of female. Peak power was observed 152.5 (±11.6) in the case of males and 164.2 (±3.95). The mean aerobic capacity (ml/kg/min) was observed in male was 51.13(±4.13) and 40.35|(±2.35). The return of the muscle homeostasis to its pre-exercise state following exercise is known as recovery. Recovery heart rate (bpm) was recorded at 3rd min 100 (±4.37) in males while 105.3 (±11.22) in females. Based on a results, it observed that modern table tennis is a sport that requires both sub-maximal and maximal work and this puts pressure on both the anaerobic and aerobic systems.