~ 286 ~ International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health 2018; 5(2): 286-287 P-ISSN: 2394-1685 E-ISSN: 2394-1693 Impact Factor (ISRA): 5.38 IJPESH 2018; 5(2): 286-287 © 2018 IJPESH www.kheljournal.com Received: 18-01-2018 Accepted: 19-02-2018 James Rathinaraj S Ph.D., (Research Scholar), Alagappa University College of Physical Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India Dr. P Yoga Assistant Professor, Alagappa University College of Physical Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India Correspondence James Rathinaraj S Ph.D., (Research Scholar), Alagappa University College of Physical Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India Structured resistance training on Vo2 max James Rathinaraj S and Dr. P Yoga Abstract The purpose of the present study was to investigate the structured resistance training on vo2 max. To achieve the purpose of the study thirty college men students were selected from Alagappa University college of Physical Education, Karaikudi during the year 2018. The subject’s age ranges from 18 to 25 years. The selected players were divided into two equal groups consists of 15 men students each namely experimental group and control group. The experimental group underwent a resistance training programme for six weeks. The control group was not taking part in any training during the course of the study. Vo2 max was taken as criterion variable in this study. The selected subjects were tested on Vo2 max was measured through Cooper’s 12 Minutes Run or Walk Test. Pre-test was taken before the training period and post-test was measured immediately after the six weeks training period. Statistical technique‘t’ ratio was used to analyse the means of the pre-test and post test data of experimental group and control group. The results revealed that there was a significant difference found on the criterion variable. The difference was found due to structured resistance training given to the experimental group on Vo2 max when compared to control group. Keywords: Structured resistance training, Vo2 max and‘t’ ratio Introduction “Only he who can see the invisible can do the impossible.” - Frank L. Gaines Today’s there is an escalating emphasis on appearing smarter, feeling better and living longer. In order to achieve these ideals as, scientific evidence tells us that one of the keys is high fitness and exercises. On the contrary, acquiring these ideals is a challenge because today physical activity is less a part of our daily lives. Training is not a recent discovery. In ancient times, people systematically trained for military and Olympic endeavors. Today athletes prepare themselves for a goal through training (Kerr, R. 1982) [3] . Sports training are the process of sports protection based on scientific and pedagogical principles for higher performance (Hardayal Singh, 1991) [2] Resistance Training involves the application of elastic or hydraulic resistance to muscle contraction rather than gravity. Weight training provides 7 the majority of the resistance at the beginning, initiation joint angle of the movement, when the muscle must overcome the inertia of the weight's mass. After this point, the overall resistance alters depending on the angle of the joint. In comparison, hydraulic resistance provides a fixed amount of resistance throughout the range of motion, depending on the speed of the movement. Elastic resistance provides the greatest resistance at the end of the motion, when the elastic element is stretched to the greatest extent (Arnheim, 1985) [1] . VO2 max is the maximal oxygen uptake or the maximum volume of oxygen that can be utilized in one minute during maximal or exhaustive exercise. It is measured as milliliters of oxygen used in one minute per kilogram of body weight (Strukic, P.J. 1981) [4] . Methodology Selection of subjects The purpose of the study was to find out the structured resistance training on vo2 max. To achieve this purpose of the study, thirty college male students were selected as subjects at random. The age of the subjects were ranged from 18 to 25 years.