Altitude Training and Its Influence on Low-Density Lipoprotein Among Cricket Players

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of altitude training on Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) levels among cricket players. To achieve this, thirty cricket players were selected from Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India, during the year 2025. The subjects' ages ranged from 18 to 25 years. The participants were divided into two equal groups, each consisting of 15 players: the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group underwent an altitude training program for six weeks, while the control group did not participate in any special training during the course of the study. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) was used as the criterion variable in this study. LDL levels were measured using a LDL analyzer (blood test) both before and immediately after the six-week training period. The statistical technique of the 't' ratio was used to analyze the mean differences in the pre-test and post-test data between the experimental and control groups. The results revealed a significant difference in LDL levels, with the experimental group showing a greater improvement due to the altitude training, as compared to the control group.