Effect of Fartlek Training on Selected Motor Fitness Variables among Male Powerlifters

The purpose of the present study was to find out the effect of fartlek training on selected motor fitness variables among male powerlifters. To achieve the purpose of the study, male powerlifters were selected from university-level participants at Calicut & Kannur University. The subject’s age is between 18 and 25 years. The selected subjects were divided into two equal groups, each consisting of twenty powerlifters, namely the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group underwent a Fartlex training program for twelve weeks. The control group was not participating in any training during the study. Speed, agility, and strength were taken as criteria variables in this study. The pre test was conducted before the training period, and the post test was conducted immediately after the twelve-week training period. The "t" coefficient statistical technique was used to analyze the mean pre-test and post-test data of the experimental and control groups. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the criterion variables. The difference is found due to Fartlex training given to the experimental group on speed, agility, and strength when compared to the control group.