Comparative Impact of Autogenic Training and Yogic Exercises on Physical Fitness in College-Level Team Sports Persons

Amit Pramanik; Mahesh Singh Dhapola

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78571

Comparative Impact of Autogenic Training and Yogic Exercises on Physical Fitness in College-Level Team Sports Persons

Author(s)	Amit Pramanik, Dr. Mahesh Singh Dhapola
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Physical fitness components are fundamental to athletic performance. While Autogenic Training and Yogic Exercises individually enhance fitness, comparative research among Indian college athletes is limited. Objective: To compare the effects of 12 weeks of AT, YE, and Combined Training (AT+YE) on cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, and Body Mass Index in team sports persons. Methods: 160 athletes (age 22–28) were randomized into four groups (n=40): AT, YE, Combined (AT+YE), and Control. Interventions were 45 minutes/session, 5–6 days/week for 12 weeks. Assessments included the Cooper 12-minute test, sit-and-reach, push-ups, and BMI. Data were analyzed via paired t-test, ANOVA, and Tukey’s HSD (p≤0.05). Results: All experimental groups showed significant improvements (p<0.01) in endurance, flexibility, and strength. BMI improved significantly only in the Combined group (p=0.007). Combined Training produced the highest gains: cardiovascular endurance (+30.1%), flexibility (+50.5%), muscular strength (+73.9%), and BMI reduction (-4.5%). Between-group comparisons revealed that Combined Training was significantly superior to isolated therapies for all variables (p<0.05). For strength and flexibility, YE outperformed AT; for cardiovascular endurance, both were statistically equivalent. Conclusion: All three interventions improve physical fitness, but Combined Training yields the most comprehensive benefits across all parameters. Yogic Exercises are sufficient for strength and flexibility gains, while AT is least effective for physical parameters alone. These findings support integrating combined mind-body training into athletic conditioning programs.
Keywords	Autogenic Training; Yogic Exercises; Cardiovascular Endurance; Flexibility; Muscular Strength; BMI; Team Sports.
Field	Biology > Medical / Physiology
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-13
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78571

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