~ 129 ~ International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health 2021; 8(6): 129-131 P-ISSN: 2394-1685 E-ISSN: 2394-1693 Impact Factor (ISRA): 5.38 IJPESH 2021; 8(6): 129-131 © 2021 IJPESH www.kheljournal.com Received: 04-09-2021 Accepted: 06-10-2021 Saba Abdul Shakur Sayyad PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Maharashtra, India Dr. Abhijit Satralkar Associate Professor of Neuroscience Department of Physiotherapy, PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Maharashtra, India Corresponding Author: Saba Abdul Shakur Sayyad PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Maharashtra, India Effectiveness of “Strong by Zumba” on performance- speed, power, agility, quickness and reaction time of professional kickboxing individuals at the end of 4 weeks: An experimental study Saba Abdul Shakur Sayyad and Dr. Abhijit Satralkar Abstract The aim of this study was to find the improvement in the performance of the Kickboxing Individuals by assessing Speed, Power, Agility, Quickness and Reaction time. This study was carried out on 40 Professional Kickboxing individuals age ranging between 20- 30 years. Prior to the study performance testing of the all the individuals of Experimental and Control group were noted. A 4 week Strong by Zumba training program was given at their respective training centers. Post program all the performance tests were done of Experimental and Control group. The results were analyzed using Paired and Unpaired sample‘t’ test. Results obtained showed there was significant improvement in Speed and Power (p< 0.009), Agility and Quickness (p<0.0002) and not significant for Reaction time (p<0.4). Keywords: strength and conditioning, body weight, fitness, sports, athletic performance Introduction Kickboxing is a combat sport involving competitors directing full-force strikes with the hands, elbows, knees, shins and feet at each other [1] . Kickboxing is a dynamic, high-intensity intermittent striking combat sport that requires complex and tactical skills for success where athletes are classified by gender, BMI and age categories [1] . From the strength and conditioning perspective, the main goal of kickboxing training is to prepare the kick boxers to effectively manage both the technical-strategic and the physiological demands of combat [1] . To be effective, kickboxing techniques should be applied with accuracy, within a good ‘window of opportunity’, with strength, velocity and power [1] . Particularly, physiological characteristics of athletes are generally measured through testing their components of fitness and skill [2] . The fitness components include cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition [2] . Skill related components include speed, agility, power, balance, coordination and reaction time [2] . Kick boxers have been studied for competitive performance improvements over the past thirty years, contributing to increased knowledge of sports research methods [3] . “Strong by Zumba” a total body workout combining bodyweight, resistance style, muscle conditioning, cardio, high intensity interval training and plyometrics with Reverse Engineered Music without any equipment requirement like no other fitness program. The Program was launched in 2016.It is designed for participants looking to increase their intensity levels of training, maximize workout benefits and see faster result from their efforts. Benefits of Strong by Zumba program involves increase in Cardiovascular endurance and stamina. Vo2 and stroke volume at a higher level than steady state programs. The size and the number of mitochondria, increasing energy production. Overall muscular endurance, muscle tone and definition. Muscle fiber recruitment and efficiency. Fat loss and weight management. Bone density, Intrinsic tensile strength of connective tissue, improving joint strength. Functional core strength, Joint mobility, Balance, Coordination and agility. Potential health benefits and intervention: Lowering the risk of Lifestyle Diseases. There are various studies showing different Training Protocols for conditioning of the Kickboxing players. Various outcomes have been drawn from various training protocols.